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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,549.60, 371,973.81 and 148,702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,549.60, 371,973.81 and 148,702.46 is: 205,206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,549.60 : 371,973.81 = 148,702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,549.60/371,973.81 = 148,702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,549.60x = 371,973.81 × 148,702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,549.60x = 55,313,418,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,313,418,742.70/269,549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,206.83

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