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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,359.35, 371,718.50 and 148,505.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,359.35, 371,718.50 and 148,505.33 is: 204,938.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,359.35 : 371,718.50 = 148,505.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,359.35/371,718.50 = 148,505.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,359.35x = 371,718.50 × 148,505.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,359.35x = 55,202,175,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,202,175,908.49/269,359.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,938.78

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