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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,350.42, 371,705.98 and 148,495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,350.42, 371,705.98 and 148,495.96 is: 204,925.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,350.42 : 371,705.98 = 148,495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,350.42/371,705.98 = 148,495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,350.42x = 371,705.98 × 148,495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,350.42x = 55,196,836,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,196,836,337.84/269,350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,925.75

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