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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,233.60, 371,544.88 and 148,379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,233.60, 371,544.88 and 148,379.16 is: 204,764.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,233.60 : 371,544.88 = 148,379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,233.60/371,544.88 = 148,379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,233.60x = 371,544.88 × 148,379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,233.60x = 55,129,517,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,129,517,196.70/269,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,764.63

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