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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,359.28, 371,698.32 and 148,501.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,359.28, 371,698.32 and 148,501.58 is: 204,922.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,359.28 : 371,698.32 = 148,501.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,359.28/371,698.32 = 148,501.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,359.28x = 371,698.32 × 148,501.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,359.28x = 55,197,787,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,197,787,803.35/269,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,922.54

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