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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,807.01, 372,323.89 and 148,945.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,807.01, 372,323.89 and 148,945.69 is: 205,539.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,807.01 : 372,323.89 = 148,945.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,807.01/372,323.89 = 148,945.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,807.01x = 372,323.89 × 148,945.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,807.01x = 55,456,038,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,456,038,699.53/269,807.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,539.65

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