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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,481.40, 371,893.56 and 148,626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,481.40, 371,893.56 and 148,626.40 is: 205,109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,481.40 : 371,893.56 = 148,626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,481.40/371,893.56 = 148,626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,481.40x = 371,893.56 × 148,626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,481.40x = 55,273,201,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,273,201,005.98/269,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,109.52

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