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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,446.38, 371,838.54 and 148,591.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,446.38, 371,838.54 and 148,591.92 is: 205,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,446.38 : 371,838.54 = 148,591.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,446.38/371,838.54 = 148,591.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,446.38x = 371,838.54 × 148,591.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,446.38x = 55,252,202,588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,252,202,588.60/269,446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,058.25

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