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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,514.34, 371,912.31 and 148,656.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,514.34, 371,912.31 and 148,656.47 is: 205,136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,514.34 : 371,912.31 = 148,656.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,514.34/371,912.31 = 148,656.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,514.34x = 371,912.31 × 148,656.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,514.34x = 55,287,169,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,287,169,294.58/269,514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,136.28

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