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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,346.18, 371,700.28 and 148,491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,346.18, 371,700.28 and 148,491.88 is: 204,920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,346.18 : 371,700.28 = 148,491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,346.18/371,700.28 = 148,491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,346.18x = 371,700.28 × 148,491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,346.18x = 55,194,473,373.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,194,473,373.73/269,346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,920.20

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