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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,256.23, 371,558.43 and 148,397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,256.23, 371,558.43 and 148,397.14 is: 204,779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,256.23 : 371,558.43 = 148,397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,256.23/371,558.43 = 148,397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,256.23x = 371,558.43 × 148,397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,256.23x = 55,138,208,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,138,208,354.89/269,256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,779.70

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