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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,281.01, 371,605.74 and 148,422.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,281.01, 371,605.74 and 148,422.53 is: 204,821.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,281.01 : 371,605.74 = 148,422.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,281.01/371,605.74 = 148,422.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,281.01x = 371,605.74 × 148,422.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,281.01x = 55,154,664,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,154,664,093.32/269,281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,821.96

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