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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,803.85, 372,329.86 and 148,945.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,803.85, 372,329.86 and 148,945.30 is: 205,544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,803.85 : 372,329.86 = 148,945.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,803.85/372,329.86 = 148,945.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,803.85x = 372,329.86 × 148,945.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,803.85x = 55,456,781,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,456,781,393.47/269,803.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,544.81

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