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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,292.48, 371,645.04 and 148,455.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,292.48, 371,645.04 and 148,455.36 is: 204,880.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,292.48 : 371,645.04 = 148,455.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,292.48/371,645.04 = 148,455.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,292.48x = 371,645.04 × 148,455.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,292.48x = 55,172,698,205.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,172,698,205.41/269,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,880.20

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