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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,238.90, 371,552.28 and 148,384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,238.90, 371,552.28 and 148,384.62 is: 204,772.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,238.90 : 371,552.28 = 148,384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,238.90/371,552.28 = 148,384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,238.90x = 371,552.28 × 148,384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,238.90x = 55,132,643,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,132,643,877.93/269,238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,772.21

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