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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,135.96, 371,424.38 and 148,277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,135.96, 371,424.38 and 148,277.22 is: 204,631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,135.96 : 371,424.38 = 148,277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,135.96/371,424.38 = 148,277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,135.96x = 371,424.38 × 148,277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,135.96x = 55,073,773,765.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,073,773,765.24/269,135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,631.80

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