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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,248.37, 371,543.09 and 148,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,248.37, 371,543.09 and 148,382.60 is: 204,757.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,248.37 : 371,543.09 = 148,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,248.37/371,543.09 = 148,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,248.37x = 371,543.09 × 148,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,248.37x = 55,130,527,106.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,130,527,106.61/269,248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,757.15

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