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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,777.55, 372,294.32 and 148,916.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,777.55, 372,294.32 and 148,916.64 is: 205,505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,777.55 : 372,294.32 = 148,916.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,777.55/372,294.32 = 148,916.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,777.55x = 372,294.32 × 148,916.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,777.55x = 55,440,819,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,440,819,225.48/269,777.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,505.68

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