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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,801.24, 372,328.71 and 148,942.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,801.24, 372,328.71 and 148,942.58 is: 205,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,801.24 : 372,328.71 = 148,942.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,801.24/372,328.71 = 148,942.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,801.24x = 372,328.71 × 148,942.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,801.24x = 55,455,596,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455,596,813.83/269,801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,542.41

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