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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,823.61, 372,369.05 and 148,982.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,823.61, 372,369.05 and 148,982.05 is: 205,602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,823.61 : 372,369.05 = 148,982.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,823.61/372,369.05 = 148,982.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,823.61x = 372,369.05 × 148,982.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,823.61x = 55,476,304,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,476,304,425.55/269,823.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,602.11

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