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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,228.52, 371,537.82 and 148,374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,228.52, 371,537.82 and 148,374.12 is: 204,757.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,228.52 : 371,537.82 = 148,374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,228.52/371,537.82 = 148,374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,228.52x = 371,537.82 × 148,374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,228.52x = 55,126,597,089.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,126,597,089.22/269,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,757.64

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