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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,293.92, 371,612.40 and 148,441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,293.92, 371,612.40 and 148,441.92 is: 204,842.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,293.92 : 371,612.40 = 148,441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,293.92/371,612.40 = 148,441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,293.92x = 371,612.40 × 148,441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,293.92x = 55,162,858,151.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,162,858,151.81/269,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,842.57

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