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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,390.10, 371,749.91 and 148,533.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,390.10, 371,749.91 and 148,533.75 is: 204,971.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,390.10 : 371,749.91 = 148,533.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,390.10/371,749.91 = 148,533.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,390.10x = 371,749.91 × 148,533.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,390.10x = 55,217,407,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,217,407,451.79/269,390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,971.92

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