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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,357.85, 371,716.43 and 148,503.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,357.85, 371,716.43 and 148,503.83 is: 204,936.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,357.85 : 371,716.43 = 148,503.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,357.85/371,716.43 = 148,503.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,357.85x = 371,716.43 × 148,503.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,357.85x = 55,201,310,927.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,201,310,927.83/269,357.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,936.71

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