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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,295.20, 371,610.46 and 148,429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,295.20, 371,610.46 and 148,429.84 is: 204,823.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,295.20 : 371,610.46 = 148,429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,295.20/371,610.46 = 148,429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,295.20x = 371,610.46 × 148,429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,295.20x = 55,158,081,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,158,081,120.13/269,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,823.86

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