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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,549.09, 371,973.12 and 148,701.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,549.09, 371,973.12 and 148,701.95 is: 205,206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,549.09 : 371,973.12 = 148,701.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,549.09/371,973.12 = 148,701.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,549.09x = 371,973.12 × 148,701.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,549.09x = 55,313,128,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,313,128,291.58/269,549.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,206.14

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