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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,350.17, 371,705.63 and 148,495.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,350.17, 371,705.63 and 148,495.71 is: 204,925.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,350.17 : 371,705.63 = 148,495.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,350.17/371,705.63 = 148,495.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,350.17x = 371,705.63 × 148,495.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,350.17x = 55,196,690,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,196,690,695.37/269,350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,925.40

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