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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,199.24, 371,511.42 and 148,340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,199.24, 371,511.42 and 148,340.55 is: 204,719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,199.24 : 371,511.42 = 148,340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,199.24/371,511.42 = 148,340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,199.24x = 371,511.42 × 148,340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,199.24x = 55,110,208,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,110,208,374.08/269,199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,719.03

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