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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,285.45, 371,597.02 and 148,420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,285.45, 371,597.02 and 148,420.08 is: 204,810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,285.45 : 371,597.02 = 148,420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,285.45/371,597.02 = 148,420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,285.45x = 371,597.02 × 148,420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,285.45x = 55,152,459,065.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,152,459,065.11/269,285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,810.40

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