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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,206.11, 371,506.92 and 148,351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,206.11, 371,506.92 and 148,351.72 is: 204,726.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,206.11 : 371,506.92 = 148,351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,206.11/371,506.92 = 148,351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,206.11x = 371,506.92 × 148,351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,206.11x = 55,113,690,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,113,690,573.90/269,206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,726.74

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