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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,206.86, 371,500.34 and 148,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,206.86, 371,500.34 and 148,359.30 is: 204,733.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,206.86 : 371,500.34 = 148,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,206.86/371,500.34 = 148,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,206.86x = 371,500.34 × 148,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,206.86x = 55,115,530,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,115,530,392.16/269,206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,733.01

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