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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,087.67, 371,370.15 and 148,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,087.67, 371,370.15 and 148,241.34 is: 204,589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,087.67 : 371,370.15 = 148,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,087.67/371,370.15 = 148,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,087.67x = 371,370.15 × 148,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,087.67x = 55,052,408,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,052,408,672.00/269,087.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,589.12

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