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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,564.45, 371,982.98 and 148,705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,564.45, 371,982.98 and 148,705.97 is: 205,205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,564.45 : 371,982.98 = 148,705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,564.45/371,982.98 = 148,705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,564.45x = 371,982.98 × 148,705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,564.45x = 55,316,088,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,316,088,376.24/269,564.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,205.43

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