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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,211.36, 371,514.18 and 148,356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,211.36, 371,514.18 and 148,356.98 is: 204,734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,211.36 : 371,514.18 = 148,356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,211.36/371,514.18 = 148,356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,211.36x = 371,514.18 × 148,356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,211.36x = 55,116,721,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,116,721,771.98/269,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,734.01

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