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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,401.02, 371,789.94 and 148,541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,401.02, 371,789.94 and 148,541.92 is: 204,996.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,401.02 : 371,789.94 = 148,541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,401.02/371,789.94 = 148,541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,401.02x = 371,789.94 × 148,541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,401.02x = 55,226,391,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,226,391,524.28/269,401.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,996.97

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