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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,437.35, 371,826.15 and 148,582.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,437.35, 371,826.15 and 148,582.92 is: 205,045.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,437.35 : 371,826.15 = 148,582.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,437.35/371,826.15 = 148,582.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,437.35x = 371,826.15 × 148,582.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,437.35x = 55,247,015,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,247,015,099.36/269,437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,045.87

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