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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,360.86, 371,720.58 and 148,506.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,360.86, 371,720.58 and 148,506.84 is: 204,940.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,360.86 : 371,720.58 = 148,506.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,360.86/371,720.58 = 148,506.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,360.86x = 371,720.58 × 148,506.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,360.86x = 55,203,048,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,203,048,698.77/269,360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,940.87

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