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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,230.68, 371,540.87 and 148,376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,230.68, 371,540.87 and 148,376.39 is: 204,760.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,230.68 : 371,540.87 = 148,376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,230.68/371,540.87 = 148,376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,230.68x = 371,540.87 × 148,376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,230.68x = 55,127,890,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,127,890,428.47/269,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,760.80

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