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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,263.25, 371,568.09 and 148,404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,263.25, 371,568.09 and 148,404.16 is: 204,789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,263.25 : 371,568.09 = 148,404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,263.25/371,568.09 = 148,404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,263.25x = 371,568.09 × 148,404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,263.25x = 55,142,250,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,142,250,279.25/269,263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,789.37

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