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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,357.52, 371,715.90 and 148,503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,357.52, 371,715.90 and 148,503.08 is: 204,935.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,357.52 : 371,715.90 = 148,503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,357.52/371,715.90 = 148,503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,357.52x = 371,715.90 × 148,503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,357.52x = 55,200,956,034.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,200,956,034.97/269,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,935.64

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