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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,362.35, 371,722.64 and 148,508.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,362.35, 371,722.64 and 148,508.33 is: 204,942.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,362.35 : 371,722.64 = 148,508.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,362.35/371,722.64 = 148,508.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,362.35x = 371,722.64 × 148,508.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,362.35x = 55,203,905,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,203,905,888.44/269,362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,942.92

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