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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,433.44, 371,815.04 and 148,585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,433.44, 371,815.04 and 148,585.28 is: 205,045.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,433.44 : 371,815.04 = 148,585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,433.44/371,815.04 = 148,585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,433.44x = 371,815.04 × 148,585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,433.44x = 55,246,241,826.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,246,241,826.61/269,433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,045.97

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