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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,134.38, 371,403.54 and 148,272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,134.38, 371,403.54 and 148,272.84 is: 204,615.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,134.38 : 371,403.54 = 148,272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,134.38/371,403.54 = 148,272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,134.38x = 371,403.54 × 148,272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,134.38x = 55,069,057,661.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,069,057,661.85/269,134.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,615.47

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