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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,558.72, 371,985.09 and 148,700.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,558.72, 371,985.09 and 148,700.11 is: 205,202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,558.72 : 371,985.09 = 148,700.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,558.72/371,985.09 = 148,700.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,558.72x = 371,985.09 × 148,700.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,558.72x = 55,314,223,801.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,314,223,801.36/269,558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,202.87

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