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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,084.03, 371,338.43 and 148,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,084.03, 371,338.43 and 148,229.60 is: 204,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,084.03 : 371,338.43 = 148,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,084.03/371,338.43 = 148,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,084.03x = 371,338.43 × 148,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,084.03x = 55,043,344,345.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,043,344,345.69/269,084.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,558.20

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