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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,833.82, 372,371.23 and 148,975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,833.82, 372,371.23 and 148,975.34 is: 205,586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,833.82 : 372,371.23 = 148,975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,833.82/372,371.23 = 148,975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,833.82x = 372,371.23 × 148,975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,833.82x = 55,474,128,919.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,474,128,919.83/269,833.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,586.28

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