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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,468.76, 371,858.91 and 148,610.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,468.76, 371,858.91 and 148,610.01 is: 205,077.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,468.76 : 371,858.91 = 148,610.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,468.76/371,858.91 = 148,610.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,468.76x = 371,858.91 × 148,610.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,468.76x = 55,261,956,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,261,956,333.69/269,468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,077.41

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