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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,777.28, 372,313.26 and 148,941.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,777.28, 372,313.26 and 148,941.84 is: 205,551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,777.28 : 372,313.26 = 148,941.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,777.28/372,313.26 = 148,941.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,777.28x = 372,313.26 × 148,941.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,777.28x = 55,453,022,000.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,453,022,000.80/269,777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,551.12

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