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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,236.62, 371,549.06 and 148,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,236.62, 371,549.06 and 148,382.25 is: 204,768.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,236.62 : 371,549.06 = 148,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,236.62/371,549.06 = 148,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,236.62x = 371,549.06 × 148,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,236.62x = 55,131,285,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,131,285,508.19/269,236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,768.90

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