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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,801.89, 372,329.62 and 148,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,801.89, 372,329.62 and 148,943.24 is: 205,543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,801.89 : 372,329.62 = 148,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,801.89/372,329.62 = 148,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,801.89x = 372,329.62 × 148,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,801.89x = 55,455,979,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455,979,950.77/269,801.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,543.33

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