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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,801.39, 372,328.93 and 148,942.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,801.39, 372,328.93 and 148,942.74 is: 205,542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,801.39 : 372,328.93 = 148,942.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,801.39/372,328.93 = 148,942.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,801.39x = 372,328.93 × 148,942.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,801.39x = 55,455,689,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455,689,153.82/269,801.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,542.64

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