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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,544.11, 371,969.82 and 148,692.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,544.11, 371,969.82 and 148,692.92 is: 205,195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,544.11 : 371,969.82 = 148,692.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,544.11/371,969.82 = 148,692.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,544.11x = 371,969.82 × 148,692.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,544.11x = 55,309,276,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,309,276,827.83/269,544.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,195.65

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