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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,209.86, 371,504.48 and 148,362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,209.86, 371,504.48 and 148,362.30 is: 204,737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,209.86 : 371,504.48 = 148,362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,209.86/371,504.48 = 148,362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,209.86x = 371,504.48 × 148,362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,209.86x = 55,117,259,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,117,259,113.10/269,209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,737.15

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