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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,204.11, 371,504.16 and 148,349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,204.11, 371,504.16 and 148,349.72 is: 204,723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,204.11 : 371,504.16 = 148,349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,204.11/371,504.16 = 148,349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,204.11x = 371,504.16 × 148,349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,204.11x = 55,112,538,114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,112,538,114.84/269,204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,723.98

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