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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,391.48, 371,762.94 and 148,537.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,391.48, 371,762.94 and 148,537.08 is: 204,982.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,391.48 : 371,762.94 = 148,537.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,391.48/371,762.94 = 148,537.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,391.48x = 371,762.94 × 148,537.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,391.48x = 55,220,581,559.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,220,581,559.82/269,391.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,982.66

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