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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,007.62, 371,217.56 and 148,154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,007.62, 371,217.56 and 148,154.00 is: 204,445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,007.62 : 371,217.56 = 148,154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,007.62/371,217.56 = 148,154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,007.62x = 371,217.56 × 148,154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,007.62x = 54,997,363,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,997,363,787.38/269,007.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,445.38

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