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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,302.57, 371,635.70 and 148,443.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,302.57, 371,635.70 and 148,443.95 is: 204,851.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,302.57 : 371,635.70 = 148,443.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,302.57/371,635.70 = 148,443.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,302.57x = 371,635.70 × 148,443.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,302.57x = 55,167,071,455.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,167,071,455.88/269,302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,851.64

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