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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,556.72, 371,982.33 and 148,698.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,556.72, 371,982.33 and 148,698.11 is: 205,200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,556.72 : 371,982.33 = 148,698.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,556.72/371,982.33 = 148,698.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,556.72x = 371,982.33 × 148,698.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,556.72x = 55,313,067,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,313,067,564.48/269,556.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,200.11

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