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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,486.88, 371,887.20 and 148,639.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,486.88, 371,887.20 and 148,639.44 is: 205,119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,486.88 : 371,887.20 = 148,639.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,486.88/371,887.20 = 148,639.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,486.88x = 371,887.20 × 148,639.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,486.88x = 55,277,105,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,277,105,151.17/269,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,119.84

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