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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,273.54, 371,618.87 and 148,436.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,273.54, 371,618.87 and 148,436.33 is: 204,853.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,273.54 : 371,618.87 = 148,436.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,273.54/371,618.87 = 148,436.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,273.54x = 371,618.87 × 148,436.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,273.54x = 55,161,738,621.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,161,738,621.27/269,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,853.91

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