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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,113.26, 371,393.34 and 148,254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,113.26, 371,393.34 and 148,254.78 is: 204,600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,113.26 : 371,393.34 = 148,254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,113.26/371,393.34 = 148,254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,113.26x = 371,393.34 × 148,254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,113.26x = 55,060,837,915.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,060,837,915.17/269,113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,600.98

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