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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,819.67, 372,351.62 and 148,961.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,819.67, 372,351.62 and 148,961.15 is: 205,566.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,819.67 : 372,351.62 = 148,961.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,819.67/372,351.62 = 148,961.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,819.67x = 372,351.62 × 148,961.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,819.67x = 55,465,924,774.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,465,924,774.76/269,819.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,566.65

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