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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,255.98, 371,558.09 and 148,396.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,255.98, 371,558.09 and 148,396.89 is: 204,779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,255.98 : 371,558.09 = 148,396.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,255.98/371,558.09 = 148,396.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,255.98x = 371,558.09 × 148,396.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,255.98x = 55,138,064,268.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,138,064,268.36/269,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,779.35

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