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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,159.27, 371,444.58 and 148,299.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,159.27, 371,444.58 and 148,299.77 is: 204,656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,159.27 : 371,444.58 = 148,299.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,159.27/371,444.58 = 148,299.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,159.27x = 371,444.58 × 148,299.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,159.27x = 55,085,143,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,085,143,924.52/269,159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,656.32

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