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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,357.16, 371,715.48 and 148,502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,357.16, 371,715.48 and 148,502.88 is: 204,935.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,357.16 : 371,715.48 = 148,502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,357.16/371,715.48 = 148,502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,357.16x = 371,715.48 × 148,502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,357.16x = 55,200,819,320.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,200,819,320.58/269,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,935.41

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