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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,258.64, 371,561.79 and 148,399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,258.64, 371,561.79 and 148,399.56 is: 204,783.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,258.64 : 371,561.79 = 148,399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,258.64/371,561.79 = 148,399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,258.64x = 371,561.79 × 148,399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,258.64x = 55,139,606,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,139,606,148.81/269,258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,783.05

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