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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,550.08, 371,974.50 and 148,702.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,550.08, 371,974.50 and 148,702.94 is: 205,207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,550.08 : 371,974.50 = 148,702.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,550.08/371,974.50 = 148,702.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,550.08x = 371,974.50 × 148,702.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,550.08x = 55,313,701,755.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,313,701,755.03/269,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,207.51

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