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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,396.89, 371,770.16 and 148,542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,396.89, 371,770.16 and 148,542.46 is: 204,989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,396.89 : 371,770.16 = 148,542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,396.89/371,770.16 = 148,542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,396.89x = 371,770.16 × 148,542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,396.89x = 55,223,652,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,223,652,448.86/269,396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,989.94

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