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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,204.22, 371,504.31 and 148,349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,204.22, 371,504.31 and 148,349.83 is: 204,724.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,204.22 : 371,504.31 = 148,349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,204.22/371,504.31 = 148,349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,204.22x = 371,504.31 × 148,349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,204.22x = 55,112,599,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,112,599,502.83/269,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,724.13

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