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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,561.17, 371,993.36 and 148,709.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,561.17, 371,993.36 and 148,709.98 is: 205,219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,561.17 : 371,993.36 = 148,709.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,561.17/371,993.36 = 148,709.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,561.17x = 371,993.36 × 148,709.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,561.17x = 55,319,124,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,319,124,567.52/269,561.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,219.19

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