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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,033.90, 371,262.20 and 148,186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,033.90, 371,262.20 and 148,186.50 is: 204,494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,033.90 : 371,262.20 = 148,186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,033.90/371,262.20 = 148,186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,033.90x = 371,262.20 × 148,186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,033.90x = 55,016,046,000.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,016,046,000.30/269,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,494.85

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