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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,782.74, 372,300.25 and 148,924.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,782.74, 372,300.25 and 148,924.11 is: 205,515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,782.74 : 372,300.25 = 148,924.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,782.74/372,300.25 = 148,924.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,782.74x = 372,300.25 × 148,924.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,782.74x = 55,444,480,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,444,480,777.91/269,782.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,515.30

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