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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,243.82, 371,539.78 and 148,378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,243.82, 371,539.78 and 148,378.36 is: 204,752.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,243.82 : 371,539.78 = 148,378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,243.82/371,539.78 = 148,378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,243.82x = 371,539.78 × 148,378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,243.82x = 55,128,461,931.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,128,461,931.37/269,243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,752.93

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