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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,799.97, 372,324.51 and 148,941.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,799.97, 372,324.51 and 148,941.42 is: 205,539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,799.97 : 372,324.51 = 148,941.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,799.97/372,324.51 = 148,941.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,799.97x = 372,324.51 × 148,941.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,799.97x = 55,454,541,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,454,541,220.20/269,799.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,539.46

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