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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,327.40, 371,674.40 and 148,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,327.40, 371,674.40 and 148,473.40 is: 204,894.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,327.40 : 371,674.40 = 148,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,327.40/371,674.40 = 148,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,327.40x = 371,674.40 × 148,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,327.40x = 55,183,761,860.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,183,761,860.96/269,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,894.72

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