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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,295.92, 371,615.16 and 148,443.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,295.92, 371,615.16 and 148,443.92 is: 204,845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,295.92 : 371,615.16 = 148,443.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,295.92/371,615.16 = 148,443.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,295.92x = 371,615.16 × 148,443.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,295.92x = 55,164,011,081.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,164,011,081.83/269,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,845.33

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