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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,438.96, 371,817.18 and 148,582.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,438.96, 371,817.18 and 148,582.50 is: 205,039.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,438.96 : 371,817.18 = 148,582.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,438.96/371,817.18 = 148,582.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,438.96x = 371,817.18 × 148,582.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,438.96x = 55,245,526,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,245,526,147.35/269,438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,039.12

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