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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,233.36, 371,544.57 and 148,379.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,233.36, 371,544.57 and 148,379.00 is: 204,764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,233.36 : 371,544.57 = 148,379.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,233.36/371,544.57 = 148,379.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,233.36x = 371,544.57 × 148,379.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,233.36x = 55,129,409,894.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,129,409,894.31/269,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,764.41

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