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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,397.89, 371,771.54 and 148,543.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,397.89, 371,771.54 and 148,543.46 is: 204,991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,397.89 : 371,771.54 = 148,543.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,397.89/371,771.54 = 148,543.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,397.89x = 371,771.54 × 148,543.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,397.89x = 55,224,230,881.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,224,230,881.13/269,397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,991.33

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