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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,805.66, 372,312.72 and 148,927.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,805.66, 372,312.72 and 148,927.56 is: 205,509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,805.66 : 372,312.72 = 148,927.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,805.66/372,312.72 = 148,927.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,805.66x = 372,312.72 × 148,927.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,805.66x = 55,447,624,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,447,624,946.56/269,805.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,509.50

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