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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,443.24, 371,829.42 and 148,589.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,443.24, 371,829.42 and 148,589.56 is: 205,052.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,443.24 : 371,829.42 = 148,589.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,443.24/371,829.42 = 148,589.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,443.24x = 371,829.42 × 148,589.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,443.24x = 55,249,969,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,249,969,912.86/269,443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,052.35

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