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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,235.42, 371,543.13 and 148,376.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,235.42, 371,543.13 and 148,376.85 is: 204,759.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,235.42 : 371,543.13 = 148,376.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,235.42/371,543.13 = 148,376.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,235.42x = 371,543.13 × 148,376.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,235.42x = 55,128,399,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,128,399,268.54/269,235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,759.09

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