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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,044.88, 371,298.77 and 148,186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,044.88, 371,298.77 and 148,186.13 is: 204,506.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,044.88 : 371,298.77 = 148,186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,044.88/371,298.77 = 148,186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,044.88x = 371,298.77 × 148,186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,044.88x = 55,021,325,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,021,325,758.33/269,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,506.13

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