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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,279.01, 371,603.03 and 148,420.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,279.01, 371,603.03 and 148,420.53 is: 204,819.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,279.01 : 371,603.03 = 148,420.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,279.01/371,603.03 = 148,420.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,279.01x = 371,603.03 × 148,420.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,279.01x = 55,153,517,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153,517,920.10/269,279.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,819.22

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