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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,214.17, 371,518.04 and 148,359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,214.17, 371,518.04 and 148,359.79 is: 204,737.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,214.17 : 371,518.04 = 148,359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,214.17/371,518.04 = 148,359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,214.17x = 371,518.04 × 148,359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,214.17x = 55,118,337,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,118,337,141.12/269,214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,737.88

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