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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,237.62, 371,550.44 and 148,383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,237.62, 371,550.44 and 148,383.25 is: 204,770.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,237.62 : 371,550.44 = 148,383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,237.62/371,550.44 = 148,383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,237.62x = 371,550.44 × 148,383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,237.62x = 55,131,861,826.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,131,861,826.13/269,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,770.28

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