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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,792.08, 372,286.53 and 148,925.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,792.08, 372,286.53 and 148,925.57 is: 205,502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,792.08 : 372,286.53 = 148,925.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,792.08/372,286.53 = 148,925.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,792.08x = 372,286.53 × 148,925.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,792.08x = 55,442,981,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,442,981,822.14/269,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,502.63

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