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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,365.06, 371,740.54 and 148,506.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,365.06, 371,740.54 and 148,506.17 is: 204,947.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,365.06 : 371,740.54 = 148,506.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,365.06/371,740.54 = 148,506.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,365.06x = 371,740.54 × 148,506.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,365.06x = 55,205,761,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,205,761,599.16/269,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,947.75

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