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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,293.98, 371,608.92 and 148,436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,293.98, 371,608.92 and 148,436.22 is: 204,832.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,293.98 : 371,608.92 = 148,436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,293.98/371,608.92 = 148,436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,293.98x = 371,608.92 × 148,436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,293.98x = 55,160,223,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,160,223,403.08/269,293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,832.74

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