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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,400.81, 371,772.46 and 148,544.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,400.81, 371,772.46 and 148,544.00 is: 204,990.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,400.81 : 371,772.46 = 148,544.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,400.81/371,772.46 = 148,544.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,400.81x = 371,772.46 × 148,544.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,400.81x = 55,224,568,647.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,224,568,647.03/269,400.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,990.36

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