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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,811.38, 372,329.92 and 148,950.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,811.38, 372,329.92 and 148,950.06 is: 205,545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,811.38 : 372,329.92 = 148,950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,811.38/372,329.92 = 148,950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,811.38x = 372,329.92 × 148,950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,811.38x = 55,458,563,923.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,458,563,923.80/269,811.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,545.68

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