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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,255.48, 371,557.40 and 148,396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,255.48, 371,557.40 and 148,396.39 is: 204,778.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,255.48 : 371,557.40 = 148,396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,255.48/371,557.40 = 148,396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,255.48x = 371,557.40 × 148,396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,255.48x = 55,137,775,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,137,775,166.91/269,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,778.66

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