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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,225.51, 371,533.68 and 148,371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,225.51, 371,533.68 and 148,371.12 is: 204,753.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,225.51 : 371,533.68 = 148,371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,225.51/371,533.68 = 148,371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,225.51x = 371,533.68 × 148,371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,225.51x = 55,124,868,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,124,868,219.32/269,225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,753.51

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