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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,248.21, 371,561.32 and 148,389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,248.21, 371,561.32 and 148,389.24 is: 204,776.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,248.21 : 371,561.32 = 148,389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,248.21/371,561.32 = 148,389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,248.21x = 371,561.32 × 148,389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,248.21x = 55,135,700,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,135,700,542.32/269,248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,776.48

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