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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,410.97, 371,779.04 and 148,552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,410.97, 371,779.04 and 148,552.22 is: 204,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,410.97 : 371,779.04 = 148,552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,410.97/371,779.04 = 148,552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,410.97x = 371,779.04 × 148,552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,410.97x = 55,228,601,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,228,601,741.47/269,410.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,997.60

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