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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,204.30, 371,504.42 and 148,349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,204.30, 371,504.42 and 148,349.91 is: 204,724.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,204.30 : 371,504.42 = 148,349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,204.30/371,504.42 = 148,349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,204.30x = 371,504.42 × 148,349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,204.30x = 55,112,646,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,112,646,529.85/269,204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,724.25

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