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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,256.73, 371,559.12 and 148,397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,256.73, 371,559.12 and 148,397.64 is: 204,780.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,256.73 : 371,559.12 = 148,397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,256.73/371,559.12 = 148,397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,256.73x = 371,559.12 × 148,397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,256.73x = 55,138,496,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,138,496,528.48/269,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,780.39

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