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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,804.85, 372,331.24 and 148,946.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,804.85, 372,331.24 and 148,946.30 is: 205,546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,804.85 : 372,331.24 = 148,946.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,804.85/372,331.24 = 148,946.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,804.85x = 372,331.24 × 148,946.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,804.85x = 55,457,360,572.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,457,360,572.41/269,804.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,546.20

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