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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,223.13, 371,530.38 and 148,368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,223.13, 371,530.38 and 148,368.75 is: 204,750.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,223.13 : 371,530.38 = 148,368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,223.13/371,530.38 = 148,368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,223.13x = 371,530.38 × 148,368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,223.13x = 55,123,498,067.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,123,498,067.63/269,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,750.23

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