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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,111.25, 371,390.58 and 148,252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,111.25, 371,390.58 and 148,252.77 is: 204,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,111.25 : 371,390.58 = 148,252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,111.25/371,390.58 = 148,252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,111.25x = 371,390.58 × 148,252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,111.25x = 55,059,682,236.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,059,682,236.91/269,111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,598.22

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