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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,293.48, 371,646.42 and 148,456.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,293.48, 371,646.42 and 148,456.36 is: 204,881.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,293.48 : 371,646.42 = 148,456.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,293.48/371,646.42 = 148,456.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,293.48x = 371,646.42 × 148,456.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,293.48x = 55,173,274,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,173,274,720.23/269,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,881.58

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