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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,804.13, 372,319.92 and 148,942.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,804.13, 372,319.92 and 148,942.82 is: 205,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,804.13 : 372,319.92 = 148,942.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,804.13/372,319.92 = 148,942.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,804.13x = 372,319.92 × 148,942.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,804.13x = 55,454,376,965.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,454,376,965.37/269,804.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,535.69

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