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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,228.08, 371,533.89 and 148,369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,228.08, 371,533.89 and 148,369.33 is: 204,749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,228.08 : 371,533.89 = 148,369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,228.08/371,533.89 = 148,369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,228.08x = 371,533.89 × 148,369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,228.08x = 55,124,234,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,124,234,517.82/269,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,749.20

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