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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,253.21, 371,554.29 and 148,394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,253.21, 371,554.29 and 148,394.13 is: 204,775.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,253.21 : 371,554.29 = 148,394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,253.21/371,554.29 = 148,394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,253.21x = 371,554.29 × 148,394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,253.21x = 55,136,474,218.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,136,474,218.99/269,253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,775.55

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