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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,202.34, 371,515.49 and 148,343.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,202.34, 371,515.49 and 148,343.42 is: 204,722.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,202.34 : 371,515.49 = 148,343.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,202.34/371,515.49 = 148,343.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,202.34x = 371,515.49 × 148,343.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,202.34x = 55,111,878,369.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,111,878,369.58/269,202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,722.88

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