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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,015.87, 371,227.46 and 148,133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,015.87, 371,227.46 and 148,133.54 is: 204,416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,015.87 : 371,227.46 = 148,133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,015.87/371,227.46 = 148,133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,015.87x = 371,227.46 × 148,133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,015.87x = 54,991,235,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,991,235,198.20/269,015.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,416.33

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