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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,237.12, 371,549.76 and 148,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,237.12, 371,549.76 and 148,382.76 is: 204,769.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,237.12 : 371,549.76 = 148,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,237.12/371,549.76 = 148,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,237.12x = 371,549.76 × 148,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,237.12x = 55,131,578,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,131,578,866.14/269,237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,769.61

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