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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,136.42, 371,406.45 and 148,274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,136.42, 371,406.45 and 148,274.88 is: 204,618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,136.42 : 371,406.45 = 148,274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,136.42/371,406.45 = 148,274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,136.42x = 371,406.45 × 148,274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,136.42x = 55,070,246,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,070,246,804.98/269,136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,618.34

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