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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,772.98, 372,286.78 and 148,914.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,772.98, 372,286.78 and 148,914.34 is: 205,501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,772.98 : 372,286.78 = 148,914.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,772.98/372,286.78 = 148,914.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,772.98x = 372,286.78 × 148,914.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,772.98x = 55,438,840,134.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,438,840,134.43/269,772.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,501.83

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