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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,803.89, 372,332.38 and 148,945.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,803.89, 372,332.38 and 148,945.24 is: 205,546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,803.89 : 372,332.38 = 148,945.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,803.89/372,332.38 = 148,945.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,803.89x = 372,332.38 × 148,945.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,803.89x = 55,457,135,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,457,135,698.87/269,803.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,546.09

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