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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,295.20, 371,610.47 and 148,429.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,295.20, 371,610.47 and 148,429.83 is: 204,823.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,295.20 : 371,610.47 = 148,429.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,295.20/371,610.47 = 148,429.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,295.20x = 371,610.47 × 148,429.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,295.20x = 55,158,078,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,158,078,146.17/269,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,823.85

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