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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,801.02, 372,328.41 and 148,942.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,801.02, 372,328.41 and 148,942.36 is: 205,542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,801.02 : 372,328.41 = 148,942.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,801.02/372,328.41 = 148,942.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,801.02x = 372,328.41 × 148,942.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,801.02x = 55,455,472,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455,472,080.45/269,801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,542.12

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