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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,262.23, 371,566.71 and 148,403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,262.23, 371,566.71 and 148,403.12 is: 204,787.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,262.23 : 371,566.71 = 148,403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,262.23/371,566.71 = 148,403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,262.23x = 371,566.71 × 148,403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,262.23x = 55,141,657,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,141,657,194.30/269,262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,787.94

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