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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,800.73, 372,328.02 and 148,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,800.73, 372,328.02 and 148,942.08 is: 205,541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,800.73 : 372,328.02 = 148,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,800.73/372,328.02 = 148,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,800.73x = 372,328.02 × 148,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,800.73x = 55,455,309,741.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455,309,741.08/269,800.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,541.73

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