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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,777.51, 372,293.03 and 148,918.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,777.51, 372,293.03 and 148,918.88 is: 205,508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,777.51 : 372,293.03 = 148,918.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,777.51/372,293.03 = 148,918.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,777.51x = 372,293.03 × 148,918.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,777.51x = 55,441,459,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,441,459,197.94/269,777.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,508.08

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