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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,233.81, 371,545.17 and 148,379.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,233.81, 371,545.17 and 148,379.51 is: 204,765.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,233.81 : 371,545.17 = 148,379.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,233.81/371,545.17 = 148,379.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,233.81x = 371,545.17 × 148,379.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,233.81x = 55,129,690,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,129,690,267.47/269,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,765.11

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