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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,325.77, 371,664.91 and 148,478.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,325.77, 371,664.91 and 148,478.30 is: 204,897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,325.77 : 371,664.91 = 148,478.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,325.77/371,664.91 = 148,478.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,325.77x = 371,664.91 × 148,478.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,325.77x = 55,184,173,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,184,173,635.26/269,325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,897.49

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