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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,321.98, 371,664.20 and 148,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,321.98, 371,664.20 and 148,465.24 is: 204,881.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,321.98 : 371,664.20 = 148,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,321.98/371,664.20 = 148,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,321.98x = 371,664.20 × 148,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,321.98x = 55,179,214,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,179,214,652.41/269,321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,881.96

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