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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,278.51, 371,602.29 and 148,420.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,278.51, 371,602.29 and 148,420.03 is: 204,818.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,278.51 : 371,602.29 = 148,420.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,278.51/371,602.29 = 148,420.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,278.51x = 371,602.29 × 148,420.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,278.51x = 55,153,223,029.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153,223,029.87/269,278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,818.51

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