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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,362.58, 371,721.30 and 148,501.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,362.58, 371,721.30 and 148,501.22 is: 204,932.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,362.58 : 371,721.30 = 148,501.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,362.58/371,721.30 = 148,501.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,362.58x = 371,721.30 × 148,501.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,362.58x = 55,201,066,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,201,066,549.99/269,362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,932.20

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