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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,423.92, 371,802.72 and 148,570.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,423.92, 371,802.72 and 148,570.30 is: 205,025.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,423.92 : 371,802.72 = 148,570.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,423.92/371,802.72 = 148,570.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,423.92x = 371,802.72 × 148,570.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,423.92x = 55,238,841,651.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,238,841,651.22/269,423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,025.75

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