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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,288.61, 371,611.68 and 148,427.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,288.61, 371,611.68 and 148,427.23 is: 204,825.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,288.61 : 371,611.68 = 148,427.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,288.61/371,611.68 = 148,427.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,288.61x = 371,611.68 × 148,427.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,288.61x = 55,157,292,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,157,292,298.05/269,288.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,825.94

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