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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,244.82, 371,541.16 and 148,379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,244.82, 371,541.16 and 148,379.36 is: 204,754.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,244.82 : 371,541.16 = 148,379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,244.82/371,541.16 = 148,379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,244.82x = 371,541.16 × 148,379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,244.82x = 55,129,039,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,129,039,534.46/269,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,754.32

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