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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,257.35, 371,559.98 and 148,398.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,257.35, 371,559.98 and 148,398.27 is: 204,781.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,257.35 : 371,559.98 = 148,398.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,257.35/371,559.98 = 148,398.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,257.35x = 371,559.98 × 148,398.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,257.35x = 55,138,856,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,138,856,375.43/269,257.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,781.25

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