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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,422.92, 371,801.34 and 148,569.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,422.92, 371,801.34 and 148,569.30 is: 205,024.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,422.92 : 371,801.34 = 148,569.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,422.92/371,801.34 = 148,569.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,422.92x = 371,801.34 × 148,569.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,422.92x = 55,238,264,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,238,264,822.86/269,422.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,024.37

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