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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,827.48, 372,359.94 and 148,968.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,827.48, 372,359.94 and 148,968.76 is: 205,575.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,827.48 : 372,359.94 = 148,968.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,827.48/372,359.94 = 148,968.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,827.48x = 372,359.94 × 148,968.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,827.48x = 55,469,998,535.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,469,998,535.47/269,827.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,575.79

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