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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,265.56, 371,569.80 and 148,400.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,265.56, 371,569.80 and 148,400.12 is: 204,782.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,265.56 : 371,569.80 = 148,400.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,265.56/371,569.80 = 148,400.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,265.56x = 371,569.80 × 148,400.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,265.56x = 55,141,002,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,141,002,908.38/269,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,782.98

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