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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,422.50, 371,818.71 and 148,589.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,422.50, 371,818.71 and 148,589.49 is: 205,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,422.50 : 371,818.71 = 148,589.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,422.50/371,818.71 = 148,589.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,422.50x = 371,818.71 × 148,589.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,422.50x = 55,248,352,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,248,352,491.36/269,422.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,062.13

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