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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,217.72, 371,522.94 and 148,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,217.72, 371,522.94 and 148,363.38 is: 204,742.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,217.72 : 371,522.94 = 148,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,217.72/371,522.94 = 148,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,217.72x = 371,522.94 × 148,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,217.72x = 55,120,399,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,120,399,125.94/269,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,742.83

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