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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,284.20, 371,614.80 and 148,430.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,284.20, 371,614.80 and 148,430.22 is: 204,835.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,284.20 : 371,614.80 = 148,430.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,284.20/371,614.80 = 148,430.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,284.20x = 371,614.80 × 148,430.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,284.20x = 55,158,866,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,158,866,519.26/269,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,835.14

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