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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,212.61, 371,515.91 and 148,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,212.61, 371,515.91 and 148,358.23 is: 204,735.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,212.61 : 371,515.91 = 148,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,212.61/371,515.91 = 148,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,212.61x = 371,515.91 × 148,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,212.61x = 55,117,441,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,117,441,153.86/269,212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,735.73

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