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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,781.78, 372,319.47 and 148,946.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,781.78, 372,319.47 and 148,946.34 is: 205,557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,781.78 : 372,319.47 = 148,946.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,781.78/372,319.47 = 148,946.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,781.78x = 372,319.47 × 148,946.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,781.78x = 55,455,622,367.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455,622,367.24/269,781.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,557.33

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