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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,353.24, 371,709.87 and 148,498.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,353.24, 371,709.87 and 148,498.81 is: 204,929.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,353.24 : 371,709.87 = 148,498.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,353.24/371,709.87 = 148,498.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,353.24x = 371,709.87 × 148,498.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,353.24x = 55,198,473,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,198,473,360.25/269,353.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,929.68

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