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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,214.37, 371,498.26 and 148,355.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,214.37, 371,498.26 and 148,355.63 is: 204,721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,214.37 : 371,498.26 = 148,355.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,214.37/371,498.26 = 148,355.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,214.37x = 371,498.26 × 148,355.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,214.37x = 55,113,856,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,113,856,387.02/269,214.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,721.08

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