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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,452.35, 371,846.84 and 148,597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,452.35, 371,846.84 and 148,597.92 is: 205,066.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,452.35 : 371,846.84 = 148,597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,452.35/371,846.84 = 148,597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,452.35x = 371,846.84 × 148,597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,452.35x = 55,255,666,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,255,666,239.58/269,452.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,066.56

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