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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,026.89, 371,252.55 and 148,179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,026.89, 371,252.55 and 148,179.48 is: 204,485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,026.89 : 371,252.55 = 148,179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,026.89/371,252.55 = 148,179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,026.89x = 371,252.55 × 148,179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,026.89x = 55,012,009,807.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,012,009,807.67/269,026.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,485.17

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