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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,434.68, 371,812.86 and 148,574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,434.68, 371,812.86 and 148,574.58 is: 205,029.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,434.68 : 371,812.86 = 148,574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,434.68/371,812.86 = 148,574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,434.68x = 371,812.86 × 148,574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,434.68x = 55,241,939,513.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,241,939,513.10/269,434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,029.06

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