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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,291.20, 371,624.46 and 148,437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,291.20, 371,624.46 and 148,437.16 is: 204,844.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,291.20 : 371,624.46 = 148,437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,291.20/371,624.46 = 148,437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,291.20x = 371,624.46 × 148,437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,291.20x = 55,162,879,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,162,879,428.93/269,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,844.72

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