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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,238.63, 371,551.83 and 148,384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,238.63, 371,551.83 and 148,384.26 is: 204,771.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,238.63 : 371,551.83 = 148,384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,238.63/371,551.83 = 148,384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,238.63x = 371,551.83 × 148,384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,238.63x = 55,132,443,346.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,132,443,346.20/269,238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,771.67

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