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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,435.28, 371,803.50 and 148,577.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,435.28, 371,803.50 and 148,577.34 is: 205,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,435.28 : 371,803.50 = 148,577.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,435.28/371,803.50 = 148,577.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,435.28x = 371,803.50 × 148,577.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,435.28x = 55,241,575,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,241,575,032.69/269,435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,027.25

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