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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,256.10, 371,558.26 and 148,397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,256.10, 371,558.26 and 148,397.02 is: 204,779.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,256.10 : 371,558.26 = 148,397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,256.10/371,558.26 = 148,397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,256.10x = 371,558.26 × 148,397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,256.10x = 55,138,136,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,138,136,311.60/269,256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,779.53

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