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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,801.97, 372,327.27 and 148,943.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,801.97, 372,327.27 and 148,943.42 is: 205,542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,801.97 : 372,327.27 = 148,943.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,801.97/372,327.27 = 148,943.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,801.97x = 372,327.27 × 148,943.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,801.97x = 55,455,696,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455,696,953.06/269,801.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,542.22

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