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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,226.78, 371,535.40 and 148,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,226.78, 371,535.40 and 148,372.38 is: 204,755.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,226.78 : 371,535.40 = 148,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,226.78/371,535.40 = 148,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,226.78x = 371,535.40 × 148,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,226.78x = 55,125,591,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,125,591,552.25/269,226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,755.23

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