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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,245.20, 371,558.37 and 148,386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,245.20, 371,558.37 and 148,386.48 is: 204,773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,245.20 : 371,558.37 = 148,386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,245.20/371,558.37 = 148,386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,245.20x = 371,558.37 × 148,386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,245.20x = 55,134,238,638.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,134,238,638.84/269,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,773.34

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