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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,297.47, 371,632.98 and 148,443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,297.47, 371,632.98 and 148,443.40 is: 204,853.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,297.47 : 371,632.98 = 148,443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,297.47/371,632.98 = 148,443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,297.47x = 371,632.98 × 148,443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,297.47x = 55,166,463,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,166,463,103.33/269,297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,853.25

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