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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,459.96, 371,848.58 and 148,597.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,459.96, 371,848.58 and 148,597.80 is: 205,061.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,459.96 : 371,848.58 = 148,597.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,459.96/371,848.58 = 148,597.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,459.96x = 371,848.58 × 148,597.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,459.96x = 55,255,880,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,255,880,921.12/269,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,061.56

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