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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,809.82, 372,340.56 and 148,951.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,809.82, 372,340.56 and 148,951.18 is: 205,554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,809.82 : 372,340.56 = 148,951.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,809.82/372,340.56 = 148,951.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,809.82x = 372,340.56 × 148,951.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,809.82x = 55,460,565,773.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,460,565,773.86/269,809.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,554.29

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