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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,300.48, 371,656.08 and 148,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,300.48, 371,656.08 and 148,463.36 is: 204,891.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,300.48 : 371,656.08 = 148,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,300.48/371,656.08 = 148,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,300.48x = 371,656.08 × 148,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,300.48x = 55,177,310,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,177,310,401.23/269,300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,891.24

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