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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,514.74, 371,932.09 and 148,659.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,514.74, 371,932.09 and 148,659.29 is: 205,150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,514.74 : 371,932.09 = 148,659.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,514.74/371,932.09 = 148,659.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,514.74x = 371,932.09 × 148,659.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,514.74x = 55,291,158,196.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,291,158,196.31/269,514.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,150.78

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