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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,806.10, 372,332.97 and 148,947.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,806.10, 372,332.97 and 148,947.56 is: 205,547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,806.10 : 372,332.97 = 148,947.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,806.10/372,332.97 = 148,947.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,806.10x = 372,332.97 × 148,947.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,806.10x = 55,458,085,527.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,458,085,527.39/269,806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,547.93

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