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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,133.06, 371,401.89 and 148,271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,133.06, 371,401.89 and 148,271.55 is: 204,613.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,133.06 : 371,401.89 = 148,271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,133.06/371,401.89 = 148,271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,133.06x = 371,401.89 × 148,271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,133.06x = 55,068,333,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,068,333,903.23/269,133.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,613.78

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