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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,532.41, 371,957.33 and 148,678.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,532.41, 371,957.33 and 148,678.79 is: 205,178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,532.41 : 371,957.33 = 148,678.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,532.41/371,957.33 = 148,678.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,532.41x = 371,957.33 × 148,678.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,532.41x = 55,302,165,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,302,165,942.53/269,532.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,178.17

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