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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,790.66, 372,309.12 and 148,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,790.66, 372,309.12 and 148,932 is: 205,525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,790.66 : 372,309.12 = 148,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,790.66/372,309.12 = 148,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,790.66x = 372,309.12 × 148,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,790.66x = 55,448,741,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,448,741,859.84/269,790.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,525.06

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