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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,246.52, 371,562.75 and 148,392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,246.52, 371,562.75 and 148,392.24 is: 204,782.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,246.52 : 371,562.75 = 148,392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,246.52/371,562.75 = 148,392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,246.52x = 371,562.75 × 148,392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,246.52x = 55,137,028,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,137,028,773.06/269,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,782.70

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