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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,818.98, 372,350.67 and 148,960.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,818.98, 372,350.67 and 148,960.47 is: 205,565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,818.98 : 372,350.67 = 148,960.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,818.98/372,350.67 = 148,960.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,818.98x = 372,350.67 × 148,960.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,818.98x = 55,465,528,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,465,528,201.46/269,818.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,565.70

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