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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,440.28, 371,810.40 and 148,582.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,440.28, 371,810.40 and 148,582.34 is: 205,034.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,440.28 : 371,810.40 = 148,582.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,440.28/371,810.40 = 148,582.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,440.28x = 371,810.40 × 148,582.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,440.28x = 55,244,459,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,244,459,268.34/269,440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,034.15

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