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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,814.28, 372,344.33 and 148,955.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,814.28, 372,344.33 and 148,955.65 is: 205,559.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,814.28 : 372,344.33 = 148,955.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,814.28/372,344.33 = 148,955.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,814.28x = 372,344.33 × 148,955.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,814.28x = 55,462,791,698.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,462,791,698.96/269,814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,559.14

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