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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,030.90, 371,258.06 and 148,183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,030.90, 371,258.06 and 148,183.50 is: 204,490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,030.90 : 371,258.06 = 148,183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,030.90/371,258.06 = 148,183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,030.90x = 371,258.06 × 148,183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,030.90x = 55,014,318,734.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,014,318,734.01/269,030.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,490.71

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