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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,248.72, 371,562.01 and 148,389.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,248.72, 371,562.01 and 148,389.74 is: 204,777.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,248.72 : 371,562.01 = 148,389.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,248.72/371,562.01 = 148,389.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,248.72x = 371,562.01 × 148,389.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,248.72x = 55,135,989,315.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,135,989,315.83/269,248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,777.17

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