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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,235.62, 371,547.68 and 148,381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,235.62, 371,547.68 and 148,381.25 is: 204,767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,235.62 : 371,547.68 = 148,381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,235.62/371,547.68 = 148,381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,235.62x = 371,547.68 × 148,381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,235.62x = 55,130,706,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,130,706,593.36/269,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,767.51

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