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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,835.62, 372,373.68 and 148,977.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,835.62, 372,373.68 and 148,977.14 is: 205,588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,835.62 : 372,373.68 = 148,977.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,835.62/372,373.68 = 148,977.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,835.62x = 372,373.68 × 148,977.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,835.62x = 55,475,165,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,475,165,857.68/269,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,588.74

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