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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,561.36, 371,993.62 and 148,710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,561.36, 371,993.62 and 148,710.16 is: 205,219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,561.36 : 371,993.62 = 148,710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,561.36/371,993.62 = 148,710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,561.36x = 371,993.62 × 148,710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,561.36x = 55,319,230,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,319,230,749.18/269,561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,219.44

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