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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,773.23, 372,287.13 and 148,914.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,773.23, 372,287.13 and 148,914.59 is: 205,502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,773.23 : 372,287.13 = 148,914.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,773.23/372,287.13 = 148,914.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,773.23x = 372,287.13 × 148,914.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,773.23x = 55,438,985,326.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,438,985,326.23/269,773.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,502.17

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