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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,849.15, 372,397.64 and 148,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,849.15, 372,397.64 and 148,998.08 is: 205,620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,849.15 : 372,397.64 = 148,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,849.15/372,397.64 = 148,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,849.15x = 372,397.64 × 148,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,849.15x = 55,486,532,704.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,486,532,704.79/269,849.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,620.56

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