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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,794.09, 372,316.40 and 148,935.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,794.09, 372,316.40 and 148,935.54 is: 205,531.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,794.09 : 372,316.40 = 148,935.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,794.09/372,316.40 = 148,935.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,794.09x = 372,316.40 × 148,935.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,794.09x = 55,451,142,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,451,142,153.45/269,794.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,531.34

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