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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,524.59, 371,937.42 and 148,663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,524.59, 371,937.42 and 148,663.28 is: 205,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,524.59 : 371,937.42 = 148,663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,524.59/371,937.42 = 148,663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,524.59x = 371,937.42 × 148,663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,524.59x = 55,293,436,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,293,436,811.94/269,524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,151.73

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