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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,270.79, 371,591.83 and 148,412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,270.79, 371,591.83 and 148,412.14 is: 204,807.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,270.79 : 371,591.83 = 148,412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,270.79/371,591.83 = 148,412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,270.79x = 371,591.83 × 148,412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,270.79x = 55,148,738,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,148,738,696.82/269,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,807.73

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