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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,803.77, 372,324.47 and 148,941.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,803.77, 372,324.47 and 148,941.94 is: 205,537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,803.77 : 372,324.47 = 148,941.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,803.77/372,324.47 = 148,941.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,803.77x = 372,324.47 × 148,941.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,803.77x = 55,454,729,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,454,729,429.73/269,803.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,537.27

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