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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,320.47, 371,662.14 and 148,463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,320.47, 371,662.14 and 148,463.73 is: 204,879.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,320.47 : 371,662.14 = 148,463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,320.47/371,662.14 = 148,463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,320.47x = 371,662.14 × 148,463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,320.47x = 55,178,347,604.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,178,347,604.18/269,320.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,879.89

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