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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,260.23, 371,563.95 and 148,401.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,260.23, 371,563.95 and 148,401.15 is: 204,785.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,260.23 : 371,563.95 = 148,401.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,260.23/371,563.95 = 148,401.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,260.23x = 371,563.95 × 148,401.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,260.23x = 55,140,515,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,140,515,620.72/269,260.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,785.22

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