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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,281.51, 371,606.43 and 148,423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,281.51, 371,606.43 and 148,423.03 is: 204,822.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,281.51 : 371,606.43 = 148,423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,281.51/371,606.43 = 148,423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,281.51x = 371,606.43 × 148,423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,281.51x = 55,154,952,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,154,952,308.08/269,281.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,822.65

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