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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,032.90, 371,260.82 and 148,185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,032.90, 371,260.82 and 148,185.50 is: 204,493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,032.90 : 371,260.82 = 148,185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,032.90/371,260.82 = 148,185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,032.90x = 371,260.82 × 148,185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,032.90x = 55,015,470,242.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,015,470,242.11/269,032.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,493.47

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