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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,779.92, 372,294.23 and 148,921.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,779.92, 372,294.23 and 148,921.30 is: 205,510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,779.92 : 372,294.23 = 148,921.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,779.92/372,294.23 = 148,921.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,779.92x = 372,294.23 × 148,921.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,779.92x = 55,442,540,155.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,442,540,155.67/269,779.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,510.26

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