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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,454.18, 371,841.59 and 148,606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,454.18, 371,841.59 and 148,606.64 is: 205,074.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,454.18 : 371,841.59 = 148,606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,454.18/371,841.59 = 148,606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,454.18x = 371,841.59 × 148,606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,454.18x = 55,258,127,814.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,258,127,814.47/269,454.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,074.30

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