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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,230.56, 371,540.69 and 148,376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,230.56, 371,540.69 and 148,376.26 is: 204,760.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,230.56 : 371,540.69 = 148,376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,230.56/371,540.69 = 148,376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,230.56x = 371,540.69 × 148,376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,230.56x = 55,127,818,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,127,818,020.02/269,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,760.63

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