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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,557.36, 371,988.10 and 148,706.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,557.36, 371,988.10 and 148,706.16 is: 205,213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,557.36 : 371,988.10 = 148,706.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,557.36/371,988.10 = 148,706.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,557.36x = 371,988.10 × 148,706.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,557.36x = 55,316,921,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,316,921,916.70/269,557.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,213.92

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