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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,454.35, 371,849.60 and 148,599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,454.35, 371,849.60 and 148,599.92 is: 205,069.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,454.35 : 371,849.60 = 148,599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,454.35/371,849.60 = 148,599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,454.35x = 371,849.60 × 148,599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,454.35x = 55,256,820,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,256,820,812.03/269,454.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,069.32

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