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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,202.11, 371,501.40 and 148,347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,202.11, 371,501.40 and 148,347.72 is: 204,721.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,202.11 : 371,501.40 = 148,347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,202.11/371,501.40 = 148,347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,202.11x = 371,501.40 × 148,347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,202.11x = 55,111,385,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,111,385,527.34/269,202.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,721.23

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