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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,493.34, 371,902.58 and 148,637.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,493.34, 371,902.58 and 148,637.90 is: 205,121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,493.34 : 371,902.58 = 148,637.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,493.34/371,902.58 = 148,637.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,493.34x = 371,902.58 × 148,637.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,493.34x = 55,278,818,495.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,278,818,495.78/269,493.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,121.28

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