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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,225.91, 371,534.31 and 148,371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,225.91, 371,534.31 and 148,371.61 is: 204,754.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,225.91 : 371,534.31 = 148,371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,225.91/371,534.31 = 148,371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,225.91x = 371,534.31 × 148,371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,225.91x = 55,125,143,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,125,143,744.94/269,225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,754.23

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