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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,435.04, 371,837.03 and 148,576.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,435.04, 371,837.03 and 148,576.16 is: 205,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,435.04 : 371,837.03 = 148,576.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,435.04/371,837.03 = 148,576.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,435.04x = 371,837.03 × 148,576.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,435.04x = 55,246,115,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,246,115,461.14/269,435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,044.29

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