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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,208.55, 371,507.03 and 148,349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,208.55, 371,507.03 and 148,349.80 is: 204,722.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,208.55 : 371,507.03 = 148,349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,208.55/371,507.03 = 148,349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,208.55x = 371,507.03 × 148,349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,208.55x = 55,112,993,599.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,112,993,599.09/269,208.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,722.30

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