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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,826.98, 372,359.25 and 148,968.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,826.98, 372,359.25 and 148,968.26 is: 205,575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,826.98 : 372,359.25 = 148,968.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,826.98/372,359.25 = 148,968.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,826.98x = 372,359.25 × 148,968.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,826.98x = 55,469,709,567.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,469,709,567.41/269,826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,575.10

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