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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,453.97, 371,841.57 and 148,606.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,453.97, 371,841.57 and 148,606.47 is: 205,074.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,453.97 : 371,841.57 = 148,606.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,453.97/371,841.57 = 148,606.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,453.97x = 371,841.57 × 148,606.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,453.97x = 55,258,063,116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,258,063,116.96/269,453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,074.22

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