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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,413.41, 371,793.10 and 148,558.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,413.41, 371,793.10 and 148,558.98 is: 205,012.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,413.41 : 371,793.10 = 148,558.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,413.41/371,793.10 = 148,558.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,413.41x = 371,793.10 × 148,558.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,413.41x = 55,233,203,707.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,233,203,707.04/269,413.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,012.82

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