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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,773.48, 372,287.47 and 148,914.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,773.48, 372,287.47 and 148,914.84 is: 205,502.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,773.48 : 372,287.47 = 148,914.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,773.48/372,287.47 = 148,914.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,773.48x = 372,287.47 × 148,914.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,773.48x = 55,439,129,029.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,439,129,029.05/269,773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,502.52

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