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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,285.72, 371,599.85 and 148,402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,285.72, 371,599.85 and 148,402.94 is: 204,788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,285.72 : 371,599.85 = 148,402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,285.72/371,599.85 = 148,402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,285.72x = 371,599.85 × 148,402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,285.72x = 55,146,508,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,146,508,756.57/269,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,788.10

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