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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,331.02, 371,679.38 and 148,476.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,331.02, 371,679.38 and 148,476.65 is: 204,899.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,331.02 : 371,679.38 = 148,476.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,331.02/371,679.38 = 148,476.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,331.02x = 371,679.38 × 148,476.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,331.02x = 55,185,708,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,185,708,007.67/269,331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,899.19

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