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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,354.52, 371,702.40 and 148,493.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,354.52, 371,702.40 and 148,493.01 is: 204,916.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,354.52 : 371,702.40 = 148,493.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,354.52/371,702.40 = 148,493.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,354.52x = 371,702.40 × 148,493.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,354.52x = 55,195,208,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,195,208,200.22/269,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,916.58

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