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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,827.86, 372,374.91 and 148,986.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,827.86, 372,374.91 and 148,986.30 is: 205,607.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,827.86 : 372,374.91 = 148,986.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,827.86/372,374.91 = 148,986.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,827.86x = 372,374.91 × 148,986.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,827.86x = 55,478,760,053.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,478,760,053.73/269,827.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,607.98

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