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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,082.56, 371,332.20 and 148,221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,082.56, 371,332.20 and 148,221.04 is: 204,544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,082.56 : 371,332.20 = 148,221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,082.56/371,332.20 = 148,221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,082.56x = 371,332.20 × 148,221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,082.56x = 55,039,244,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,039,244,869.49/269,082.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,544.08

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