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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,450.85, 371,844.78 and 148,596.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,450.85, 371,844.78 and 148,596.42 is: 205,064.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,450.85 : 371,844.78 = 148,596.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,450.85/371,844.78 = 148,596.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,450.85x = 371,844.78 × 148,596.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,450.85x = 55,254,803,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,254,803,103.69/269,450.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,064.50

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