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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,261.23, 371,565.33 and 148,402.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,261.23, 371,565.33 and 148,402.15 is: 204,786.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,261.23 : 371,565.33 = 148,402.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,261.23/371,565.33 = 148,402.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,261.23x = 371,565.33 × 148,402.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,261.23x = 55,141,093,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,141,093,837.46/269,261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,786.61

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