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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,248.22, 371,562.54 and 148,389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,248.22, 371,562.54 and 148,389.50 is: 204,777.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,248.22 : 371,562.54 = 148,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,248.22/371,562.54 = 148,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,248.22x = 371,562.54 × 148,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,248.22x = 55,135,980,087.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,135,980,087.26/269,248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,777.51

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