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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,415.24, 371,785.07 and 148,556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,415.24, 371,785.07 and 148,556.50 is: 205,003.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,415.24 : 371,785.07 = 148,556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,415.24/371,785.07 = 148,556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,415.24x = 371,785.07 × 148,556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,415.24x = 55,231,088,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,231,088,751.46/269,415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,003.58

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