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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,257.73, 371,560.50 and 148,398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,257.73, 371,560.50 and 148,398.62 is: 204,781.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,257.73 : 371,560.50 = 148,398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,257.73/371,560.50 = 148,398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,257.73x = 371,560.50 × 148,398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,257.73x = 55,139,063,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,139,063,588.71/269,257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,781.73

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