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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,321.11, 371,658.53 and 148,473.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,321.11, 371,658.53 and 148,473.63 is: 204,891.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,321.11 : 371,658.53 = 148,473.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,321.11/371,658.53 = 148,473.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,321.11x = 371,658.53 × 148,473.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,321.11x = 55,181,491,440.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,181,491,440.75/269,321.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,891.08

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