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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,374.08, 371,735.73 and 148,514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,374.08, 371,735.73 and 148,514.52 is: 204,949.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,374.08 : 371,735.73 = 148,514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,374.08/371,735.73 = 148,514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,374.08x = 371,735.73 × 148,514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,374.08x = 55,208,153,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,208,153,507.80/269,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,949.76

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