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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,216.36, 371,521.07 and 148,361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,216.36, 371,521.07 and 148,361.98 is: 204,740.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,216.36 : 371,521.07 = 148,361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,216.36/371,521.07 = 148,361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,216.36x = 371,521.07 × 148,361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,216.36x = 55,119,598,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,119,598,957.50/269,216.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,740.90

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