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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,476.05, 371,868.92 and 148,617.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,476.05, 371,868.92 and 148,617.27 is: 205,087.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,476.05 : 371,868.92 = 148,617.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,476.05/371,868.92 = 148,617.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,476.05x = 371,868.92 × 148,617.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,476.05x = 55,266,142,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,266,142,945.16/269,476.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,087.40

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