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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,277.51, 371,600.91 and 148,419.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,277.51, 371,600.91 and 148,419.03 is: 204,817.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,277.51 : 371,600.91 = 148,419.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,277.51/371,600.91 = 148,419.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,277.51x = 371,600.91 × 148,419.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,277.51x = 55,152,646,609.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,152,646,609.32/269,277.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,817.13

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