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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,822.61, 372,367.67 and 148,981.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,822.61, 372,367.67 and 148,981.05 is: 205,600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,822.61 : 372,367.67 = 148,981.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,822.61/372,367.67 = 148,981.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,822.61x = 372,367.67 × 148,981.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,822.61x = 55,475,725,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,475,725,717.75/269,822.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,600.73

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