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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,550.78, 371,975.45 and 148,703.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,550.78, 371,975.45 and 148,703.64 is: 205,208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,550.78 : 371,975.45 = 148,703.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,550.78/371,975.45 = 148,703.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,550.78x = 371,975.45 × 148,703.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,550.78x = 55,314,103,405.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,314,103,405.64/269,550.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,208.47

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