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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,114.26, 371,394.72 and 148,255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,114.26, 371,394.72 and 148,255.78 is: 204,602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,114.26 : 371,394.72 = 148,255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,114.26/371,394.72 = 148,255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,114.26x = 371,394.72 × 148,255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,114.26x = 55,061,413,901.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,061,413,901.48/269,114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,602.36

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