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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,248.15, 371,547.30 and 148,389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,248.15, 371,547.30 and 148,389.06 is: 204,768.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,248.15 : 371,547.30 = 148,389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,248.15/371,547.30 = 148,389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,248.15x = 371,547.30 × 148,389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,248.15x = 55,133,556,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,133,556,542.30/269,248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,768.56

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