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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,341, 371,673.88 and 148,476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,341, 371,673.88 and 148,476.04 is: 204,887.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,341 : 371,673.88 = 148,476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,341/371,673.88 = 148,476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,341x = 371,673.88 × 148,476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,341x = 55,184,665,873.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,184,665,873.84/269,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,887.73

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