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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,525.73, 371,938.98 and 148,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,525.73, 371,938.98 and 148,664.40 is: 205,153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,525.73 : 371,938.98 = 148,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,525.73/371,938.98 = 148,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,525.73x = 371,938.98 × 148,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,525.73x = 55,294,085,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,294,085,298.31/269,525.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,153.27

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