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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,459.08, 371,875.66 and 148,611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,459.08, 371,875.66 and 148,611.84 is: 205,096.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,459.08 : 371,875.66 = 148,611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,459.08/371,875.66 = 148,611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,459.08x = 371,875.66 × 148,611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,459.08x = 55,265,126,083.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,265,126,083.81/269,459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,096.54

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