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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,827.38, 372,352.14 and 148,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,827.38, 372,352.14 and 148,966.20 is: 205,568.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,827.38 : 372,352.14 = 148,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,827.38/372,352.14 = 148,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,827.38x = 372,352.14 × 148,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,827.38x = 55,467,883,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,467,883,357.67/269,827.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,568.03

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