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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,315.96, 371,655.95 and 148,459.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,315.96, 371,655.95 and 148,459.23 is: 204,873.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,315.96 : 371,655.95 = 148,459.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,315.96/371,655.95 = 148,459.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,315.96x = 371,655.95 × 148,459.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,315.96x = 55,175,755,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,175,755,419.62/269,315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,873.70

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