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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,235.11, 371,546.99 and 148,380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,235.11, 371,546.99 and 148,380.75 is: 204,766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,235.11 : 371,546.99 = 148,380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,235.11/371,546.99 = 148,380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,235.11x = 371,546.99 × 148,380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,235.11x = 55,130,421,036.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,130,421,036.44/269,235.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,766.83

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