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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,400.02, 371,788.56 and 148,540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,400.02, 371,788.56 and 148,540.92 is: 204,995.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,400.02 : 371,788.56 = 148,540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,400.02/371,788.56 = 148,540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,400.02x = 371,788.56 × 148,540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,400.02x = 55,225,814,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,225,814,747.88/269,400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,995.59

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