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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,394.62, 371,756.12 and 148,538.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,394.62, 371,756.12 and 148,538.25 is: 204,978.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,394.62 : 371,756.12 = 148,538.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,394.62/371,756.12 = 148,538.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,394.62x = 371,756.12 × 148,538.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,394.62x = 55,220,002,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,220,002,748.90/269,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,978.12

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