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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,231.06, 371,541.38 and 148,376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,231.06, 371,541.38 and 148,376.76 is: 204,761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,231.06 : 371,541.38 = 148,376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,231.06/371,541.38 = 148,376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,231.06x = 371,541.38 × 148,376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,231.06x = 55,128,105,428.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,128,105,428.45/269,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,761.32

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