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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,313.84, 371,655.64 and 148,459.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,313.84, 371,655.64 and 148,459.46 is: 204,875.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,313.84 : 371,655.64 = 148,459.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,313.84/371,655.64 = 148,459.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,313.84x = 371,655.64 × 148,459.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,313.84x = 55,175,793,762.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,175,793,762.08/269,313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,875.45

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