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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,231.43, 371,541.89 and 148,377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,231.43, 371,541.89 and 148,377.14 is: 204,761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,231.43 : 371,541.89 = 148,377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,231.43/371,541.89 = 148,377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,231.43x = 371,541.89 × 148,377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,231.43x = 55,128,321,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,128,321,541.63/269,231.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,761.83

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