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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,803.60, 372,324.38 and 148,941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,803.60, 372,324.38 and 148,941.80 is: 205,537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,803.60 : 372,324.38 = 148,941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,803.60/372,324.38 = 148,941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,803.60x = 372,324.38 × 148,941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,803.60x = 55,454,663,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,454,663,341.08/269,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,537.15

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