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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,238.12, 371,551.14 and 148,383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,238.12, 371,551.14 and 148,383.76 is: 204,770.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,238.12 : 371,551.14 = 148,383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,238.12/371,551.14 = 148,383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,238.12x = 371,551.14 × 148,383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,238.12x = 55,132,155,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,132,155,185.49/269,238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,770.99

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