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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,291.98, 371,606.16 and 148,434.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,291.98, 371,606.16 and 148,434.22 is: 204,829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,291.98 : 371,606.16 = 148,434.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,291.98/371,606.16 = 148,434.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,291.98x = 371,606.16 × 148,434.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,291.98x = 55,159,070,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,159,070,506.80/269,291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,829.98

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