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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,399.34, 371,773.60 and 148,544.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,399.34, 371,773.60 and 148,544.96 is: 204,993.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,399.34 : 371,773.60 = 148,544.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,399.34/371,773.60 = 148,544.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,399.34x = 371,773.60 × 148,544.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,399.34x = 55,225,092,310.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,225,092,310.83/269,399.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,993.42

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