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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,232.93, 371,549.23 and 148,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,232.93, 371,549.23 and 148,382 is: 204,771.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,232.93 : 371,549.23 = 148,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,232.93/371,549.23 = 148,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,232.93x = 371,549.23 × 148,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,232.93x = 55,131,217,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,131,217,845.86/269,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,771.45

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