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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,214.36, 371,518.31 and 148,359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,214.36, 371,518.31 and 148,359.98 is: 204,738.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,214.36 : 371,518.31 = 148,359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,214.36/371,518.31 = 148,359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,214.36x = 371,518.31 × 148,359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,214.36x = 55,118,446,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,118,446,441.84/269,214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,738.14

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