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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,232.69, 371,548.88 and 148,381.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,232.69, 371,548.88 and 148,381.75 is: 204,771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,232.69 : 371,548.88 = 148,381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,232.69/371,548.88 = 148,381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,232.69x = 371,548.88 × 148,381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,232.69x = 55,131,073,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,131,073,024.94/269,232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,771.10

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