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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,433.64, 371,839.62 and 148,585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,433.64, 371,839.62 and 148,585.96 is: 205,060.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,433.64 : 371,839.62 = 148,585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,433.64/371,839.62 = 148,585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,433.64x = 371,839.62 × 148,585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,433.64x = 55,250,146,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,250,146,903.74/269,433.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,060.31

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