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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,282.72, 371,608.24 and 148,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,282.72, 371,608.24 and 148,424 is: 204,824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,282.72 : 371,608.24 = 148,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,282.72/371,608.24 = 148,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,282.72x = 371,608.24 × 148,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,282.72x = 55,155,581,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,155,581,413.76/269,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,824.07

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