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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,212.85, 371,516.24 and 148,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,212.85, 371,516.24 and 148,358.48 is: 204,736.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,212.85 : 371,516.24 = 148,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,212.85/371,516.24 = 148,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,212.85x = 371,516.24 × 148,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,212.85x = 55,117,582,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,117,582,062.34/269,212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,736.07

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