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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,834.88, 372,362.40 and 148,973.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,834.88, 372,362.40 and 148,973.52 is: 205,578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,834.88 : 372,362.40 = 148,973.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,834.88/372,362.40 = 148,973.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,834.88x = 372,362.40 × 148,973.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,834.88x = 55,472,137,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,472,137,443.65/269,834.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,578.08

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