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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,803.02, 372,331.17 and 148,944.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,803.02, 372,331.17 and 148,944.36 is: 205,544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,803.02 : 372,331.17 = 148,944.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,803.02/372,331.17 = 148,944.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,803.02x = 372,331.17 × 148,944.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,803.02x = 55,456,627,823.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,456,627,823.70/269,803.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,544.88

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