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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,287.95, 371,600.46 and 148,422.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,287.95, 371,600.46 and 148,422.58 is: 204,813.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,287.95 : 371,600.46 = 148,422.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,287.95/371,600.46 = 148,422.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,287.95x = 371,600.46 × 148,422.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,287.95x = 55,153,899,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153,899,002.39/269,287.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,813.84

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