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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,558.10, 371,992.77 and 148,704.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,558.10, 371,992.77 and 148,704.48 is: 205,213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,558.10 : 371,992.77 = 148,704.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,558.10/371,992.77 = 148,704.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,558.10x = 371,992.77 × 148,704.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,558.10x = 55,316,991,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,316,991,426.61/269,558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,213.61

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