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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,226.90, 371,535.69 and 148,372.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,226.90, 371,535.69 and 148,372.62 is: 204,755.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,226.90 : 371,535.69 = 148,372.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,226.90/371,535.69 = 148,372.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,226.90x = 371,535.69 × 148,372.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,226.90x = 55,125,723,748.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,125,723,748.81/269,226.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,755.63

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