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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,089.92, 371,373.26 and 148,243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,089.92, 371,373.26 and 148,243.59 is: 204,592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,089.92 : 371,373.26 = 148,243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,089.92/371,373.26 = 148,243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,089.92x = 371,373.26 × 148,243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,089.92x = 55,053,704,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,053,704,551.19/269,089.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,592.22

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