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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,249.34, 371,562.87 and 148,390.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,249.34, 371,562.87 and 148,390.37 is: 204,778.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,249.34 : 371,562.87 = 148,390.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,249.34/371,562.87 = 148,390.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,249.34x = 371,562.87 × 148,390.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,249.34x = 55,136,349,899.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,136,349,899.75/269,249.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,778.03

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