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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,007.12, 371,232.36 and 148,152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,007.12, 371,232.36 and 148,152.12 is: 204,451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,007.12 : 371,232.36 = 148,152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,007.12/371,232.36 = 148,152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,007.12x = 371,232.36 × 148,152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,007.12x = 54,998,861,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,998,861,146.60/269,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,451.32

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