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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,812.28, 372,341.57 and 148,953.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,812.28, 372,341.57 and 148,953.65 is: 205,556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,812.28 : 372,341.57 = 148,953.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,812.28/372,341.57 = 148,953.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,812.28x = 372,341.57 × 148,953.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,812.28x = 55,461,635,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,461,635,898.23/269,812.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,556.38

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