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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,131.34, 371,386.50 and 148,248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,131.34, 371,386.50 and 148,248.92 is: 204,575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,131.34 : 371,386.50 = 148,248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,131.34/371,386.50 = 148,248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,131.34x = 371,386.50 × 148,248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,131.34x = 55,057,647,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,057,647,527.58/269,131.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,575.39

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