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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,341.62, 371,693.96 and 148,487.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,341.62, 371,693.96 and 148,487.23 is: 204,913.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,341.62 : 371,693.96 = 148,487.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,341.62/371,693.96 = 148,487.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,341.62x = 371,693.96 × 148,487.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,341.62x = 55,191,806,528.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,191,806,528.13/269,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,913.77

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