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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,119.50, 371,401.97 and 148,261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,119.50, 371,401.97 and 148,261.02 is: 204,609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,119.50 : 371,401.97 = 148,261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,119.50/371,401.97 = 148,261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,119.50x = 371,401.97 × 148,261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,119.50x = 55,064,434,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,064,434,160.90/269,119.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,609.60

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