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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,233.31, 371,544.48 and 148,379.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,233.31, 371,544.48 and 148,379.01 is: 204,764.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,233.31 : 371,544.48 = 148,379.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,233.31/371,544.48 = 148,379.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,233.31x = 371,544.48 × 148,379.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,233.31x = 55,129,402,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,129,402,113.36/269,233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,764.42

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