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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,226.51, 371,535.06 and 148,372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,226.51, 371,535.06 and 148,372.12 is: 204,754.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,226.51 : 371,535.06 = 148,372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,226.51/371,535.06 = 148,372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,226.51x = 371,535.06 × 148,372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,226.51x = 55,125,444,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,125,444,506.53/269,226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,754.89

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