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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,043.86, 371,282.91 and 148,189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,043.86, 371,282.91 and 148,189.34 is: 204,502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,043.86 : 371,282.91 = 148,189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,043.86/371,282.91 = 148,189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,043.86x = 371,282.91 × 148,189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,043.86x = 55,020,169,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,020,169,386.18/269,043.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,502.60

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