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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,378.42, 371,758.92 and 148,519.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,378.42, 371,758.92 and 148,519.49 is: 204,966.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,378.42 : 371,758.92 = 148,519.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,378.42/371,758.92 = 148,519.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,378.42x = 371,758.92 × 148,519.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,378.42x = 55,213,445,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,213,445,201.35/269,378.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,966.10

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