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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,184.20, 371,469.28 and 148,336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,184.20, 371,469.28 and 148,336.72 is: 204,701.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,184.20 : 371,469.28 = 148,336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,184.20/371,469.28 = 148,336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,184.20x = 371,469.28 × 148,336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,184.20x = 55,102,534,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,102,534,575.96/269,184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,701.96

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