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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,042.86, 371,281.53 and 148,188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,042.86, 371,281.53 and 148,188.34 is: 204,501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,042.86 : 371,281.53 = 148,188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,042.86/371,281.53 = 148,188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,042.86x = 371,281.53 × 148,188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,042.86x = 55,019,593,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,019,593,603.36/269,042.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,501.22

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