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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,466.60, 371,846.70 and 148,608.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,466.60, 371,846.70 and 148,608.75 is: 205,070.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,466.60 : 371,846.70 = 148,608.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,466.60/371,846.70 = 148,608.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,466.60x = 371,846.70 × 148,608.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,466.60x = 55,259,673,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,259,673,278.63/269,466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,070.58

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