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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,441.22, 371,820.33 and 148,587.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,441.22, 371,820.33 and 148,587.60 is: 205,046.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,441.22 : 371,820.33 = 148,587.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,441.22/371,820.33 = 148,587.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,441.22x = 371,820.33 × 148,587.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,441.22x = 55,247,890,465.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,247,890,465.91/269,441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,046.17

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