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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,362.08, 371,741.82 and 148,514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,362.08, 371,741.82 and 148,514.84 is: 204,962.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,362.08 : 371,741.82 = 148,514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,362.08/371,741.82 = 148,514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,362.08x = 371,741.82 × 148,514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,362.08x = 55,209,177,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,209,177,151.37/269,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,962.69

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