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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,196.54, 371,507.74 and 148,337.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,196.54, 371,507.74 and 148,337.75 is: 204,715.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,196.54 : 371,507.74 = 148,337.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,196.54/371,507.74 = 148,337.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,196.54x = 371,507.74 × 148,337.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,196.54x = 55,108,622,817.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,108,622,817.11/269,196.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,715.20

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