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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,802.52, 372,330.48 and 148,943.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,802.52, 372,330.48 and 148,943.86 is: 205,544.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,802.52 : 372,330.48 = 148,943.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,802.52/372,330.48 = 148,943.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,802.52x = 372,330.48 × 148,943.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,802.52x = 55,456,338,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,456,338,886.85/269,802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,544.19

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