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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,786.28, 372,325.68 and 148,950.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,786.28, 372,325.68 and 148,950.84 is: 205,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,786.28 : 372,325.68 = 148,950.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,786.28/372,325.68 = 148,950.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,786.28x = 372,325.68 × 148,950.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,786.28x = 55,458,222,789.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,458,222,789.57/269,786.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,563.54

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