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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,795.36, 372,323.04 and 148,936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,795.36, 372,323.04 and 148,936.16 is: 205,534.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,795.36 : 372,323.04 = 148,936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,795.36/372,323.04 = 148,936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,795.36x = 372,323.04 × 148,936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,795.36x = 55,452,363,857.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,452,363,857.13/269,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,534.91

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