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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,384.85, 371,753.69 and 148,530.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,384.85, 371,753.69 and 148,530.83 is: 204,973.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,384.85 : 371,753.69 = 148,530.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,384.85/371,753.69 = 148,530.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,384.85x = 371,753.69 × 148,530.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,384.85x = 55,216,881,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,216,881,529.84/269,384.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,973.97

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