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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,094.92, 371,380.16 and 148,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,094.92, 371,380.16 and 148,248.60 is: 204,599.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,094.92 : 371,380.16 = 148,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,094.92/371,380.16 = 148,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,094.92x = 371,380.16 × 148,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,094.92x = 55,056,588,787.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,056,588,787.78/269,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,599.14

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