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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,204.85, 371,497.59 and 148,357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,204.85, 371,497.59 and 148,357.31 is: 204,730.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,204.85 : 371,497.59 = 148,357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,204.85/371,497.59 = 148,357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,204.85x = 371,497.59 × 148,357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,204.85x = 55,114,381,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,114,381,266.40/269,204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,730.27

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