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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,473.77, 371,865.81 and 148,615.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,473.77, 371,865.81 and 148,615.02 is: 205,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,473.77 : 371,865.81 = 148,615.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,473.77/371,865.81 = 148,615.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,473.77x = 371,865.81 × 148,615.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,473.77x = 55,264,844,790.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,264,844,790.47/269,473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,084.32

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