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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,283.75, 371,614.13 and 148,429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,283.75, 371,614.13 and 148,429.72 is: 204,834.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,283.75 : 371,614.13 = 148,429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,283.75/371,614.13 = 148,429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,283.75x = 371,614.13 × 148,429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,283.75x = 55,158,581,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,158,581,263.94/269,283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,834.42

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