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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,773.98, 372,288.16 and 148,915.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,773.98, 372,288.16 and 148,915.34 is: 205,503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,773.98 : 372,288.16 = 148,915.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,773.98/372,288.16 = 148,915.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,773.98x = 372,288.16 × 148,915.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,773.98x = 55,439,417,924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,439,417,924.37/269,773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,503.21

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