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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,456.85, 371,853.06 and 148,602.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,456.85, 371,853.06 and 148,602.42 is: 205,072.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,456.85 : 371,853.06 = 148,602.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,456.85/371,853.06 = 148,602.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,456.85x = 371,853.06 × 148,602.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,456.85x = 55,258,264,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,258,264,600.41/269,456.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,072.78

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