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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,341.34, 371,692.13 and 148,479.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,341.34, 371,692.13 and 148,479.93 is: 204,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,341.34 : 371,692.13 = 148,479.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,341.34/371,692.13 = 148,479.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,341.34x = 371,692.13 × 148,479.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,341.34x = 55,188,820,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,188,820,701.55/269,341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,902.90

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