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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,057.13, 371,315.70 and 148,198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,057.13, 371,315.70 and 148,198.38 is: 204,523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,057.13 : 371,315.70 = 148,198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,057.13/371,315.70 = 148,198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,057.13x = 371,315.70 × 148,198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,057.13x = 55,028,385,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,028,385,208.57/269,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,523.05

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