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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,236.31, 371,548.62 and 148,382.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,236.31, 371,548.62 and 148,382.01 is: 204,768.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,236.31 : 371,548.62 = 148,382.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,236.31/371,548.62 = 148,382.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,236.31x = 371,548.62 × 148,382.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,236.31x = 55,131,131,048.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,131,131,048.33/269,236.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,768.56

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