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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,269.79, 371,590.45 and 148,411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,269.79, 371,590.45 and 148,411.14 is: 204,806.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,269.79 : 371,590.45 = 148,411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,269.79/371,590.45 = 148,411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,269.79x = 371,590.45 × 148,411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,269.79x = 55,148,161,926.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,148,161,926.59/269,269.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,806.35

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