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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,543.62, 371,941.45 and 148,684.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,543.62, 371,941.45 and 148,684.89 is: 205,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,543.62 : 371,941.45 = 148,684.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,543.62/371,941.45 = 148,684.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,543.62x = 371,941.45 × 148,684.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,543.62x = 55,302,075,160.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,302,075,160.33/269,543.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,169.30

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