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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,256.48, 371,558.77 and 148,397.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,256.48, 371,558.77 and 148,397.39 is: 204,780.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,256.48 : 371,558.77 = 148,397.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,256.48/371,558.77 = 148,397.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,256.48x = 371,558.77 × 148,397.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,256.48x = 55,138,351,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,138,351,699.61/269,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,780.04

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