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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,272.37, 371,598.14 and 148,413.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,272.37, 371,598.14 and 148,413.95 is: 204,812.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,272.37 : 371,598.14 = 148,413.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,272.37/371,598.14 = 148,413.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,272.37x = 371,598.14 × 148,413.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,272.37x = 55,150,345,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,150,345,169.99/269,272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,812.50

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