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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,442.22, 371,821.71 and 148,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,442.22, 371,821.71 and 148,588.60 is: 205,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,442.22 : 371,821.71 = 148,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,442.22/371,821.71 = 148,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,442.22x = 371,821.71 × 148,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,442.22x = 55,248,467,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,248,467,338.51/269,442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,047.55

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