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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,029.90, 371,256.69 and 148,182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,029.90, 371,256.69 and 148,182.49 is: 204,489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,029.90 : 371,256.69 = 148,182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,029.90/371,256.69 = 148,182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,029.90x = 371,256.69 × 148,182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,029.90x = 55,013,740,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,013,740,753.36/269,029.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,489.32

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