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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,477.05, 371,870.29 and 148,618.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,477.05, 371,870.29 and 148,618.27 is: 205,088.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,477.05 : 371,870.29 = 148,618.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,477.05/371,870.29 = 148,618.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,477.05x = 371,870.29 × 148,618.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,477.05x = 55,266,719,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,266,719,164.20/269,477.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,088.78

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