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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,825.40, 372,349.31 and 148,964.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,825.40, 372,349.31 and 148,964.13 is: 205,565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,825.40 : 372,349.31 = 148,964.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,825.40/372,349.31 = 148,964.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,825.40x = 372,349.31 × 148,964.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,825.40x = 55,466,690,275.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,466,690,275.43/269,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,565.12

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