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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,317.46, 371,658.02 and 148,460.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,317.46, 371,658.02 and 148,460.73 is: 204,875.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,317.46 : 371,658.02 = 148,460.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,317.46/371,658.02 = 148,460.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,317.46x = 371,658.02 × 148,460.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,317.46x = 55,176,620,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,176,620,217.25/269,317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,875.77

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