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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,302.45, 371,637.29 and 148,445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,302.45, 371,637.29 and 148,445.76 is: 204,855.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,302.45 : 371,637.29 = 148,445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,302.45/371,637.29 = 148,445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,302.45x = 371,637.29 × 148,445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,302.45x = 55,167,979,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,167,979,658.41/269,302.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,855.10

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