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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,371.08, 371,731.59 and 148,511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,371.08, 371,731.59 and 148,511.52 is: 204,945.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,371.08 : 371,731.59 = 148,511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,371.08/371,731.59 = 148,511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,371.08x = 371,731.59 × 148,511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,371.08x = 55,206,423,462.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,206,423,462.92/269,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,945.62

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