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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,252.96, 371,573.43 and 148,392.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,252.96, 371,573.43 and 148,392.51 is: 204,784.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,252.96 : 371,573.43 = 148,392.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,252.96/371,573.43 = 148,392.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,252.96x = 371,573.43 × 148,392.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,252.96x = 55,138,711,977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,138,711,977.14/269,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,784.05

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