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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,182.20, 371,466.52 and 148,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,182.20, 371,466.52 and 148,334.72 is: 204,699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,182.20 : 371,466.52 = 148,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,182.20/371,466.52 = 148,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,182.20x = 371,466.52 × 148,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,182.20x = 55,101,382,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,101,382,233.57/269,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,699.20

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