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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,559.36, 371,990.86 and 148,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,559.36, 371,990.86 and 148,708.16 is: 205,216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,559.36 : 371,990.86 = 148,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,559.36/371,990.86 = 148,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,559.36x = 371,990.86 × 148,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,559.36x = 55,318,076,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,318,076,327.42/269,559.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,216.68

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