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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,458.97, 371,848.47 and 148,611.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,458.97, 371,848.47 and 148,611.47 is: 205,081.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,458.97 : 371,848.47 = 148,611.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,458.97/371,848.47 = 148,611.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,458.97x = 371,848.47 × 148,611.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,458.97x = 55,260,947,743.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,260,947,743.95/269,458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,081.12

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