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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,368.44, 371,721.39 and 148,507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,368.44, 371,721.39 and 148,507.59 is: 204,936.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,368.44 : 371,721.39 = 148,507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,368.44/371,721.39 = 148,507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,368.44x = 371,721.39 × 148,507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,368.44x = 55,203,448,617.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,203,448,617.40/269,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,936.59

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