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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,772.96, 372,284.58 and 148,914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,772.96, 372,284.58 and 148,914.28 is: 205,500.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,772.96 : 372,284.58 = 148,914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,772.96/372,284.58 = 148,914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,772.96x = 372,284.58 × 148,914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,772.96x = 55,438,490,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,438,490,185.80/269,772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,500.54

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