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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,242.07, 371,537.36 and 148,376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,242.07, 371,537.36 and 148,376.61 is: 204,750.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,242.07 : 371,537.36 = 148,376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,242.07/371,537.36 = 148,376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,242.07x = 371,537.36 × 148,376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,242.07x = 55,127,452,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,127,452,107.46/269,242.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,750.51

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