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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,806.14, 372,322.68 and 148,944.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,806.14, 372,322.68 and 148,944.82 is: 205,538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,806.14 : 372,322.68 = 148,944.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,806.14/372,322.68 = 148,944.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,806.14x = 372,322.68 × 148,944.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,806.14x = 55,455,534,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455,534,554.52/269,806.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,538.45

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