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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,426.88, 371,811.66 and 148,572.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,426.88, 371,811.66 and 148,572.42 is: 205,031.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,426.88 : 371,811.66 = 148,572.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,426.88/371,811.66 = 148,572.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,426.88x = 371,811.66 × 148,572.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,426.88x = 55,240,958,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,240,958,110.42/269,426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,031.35

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