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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,288.70, 371,601.50 and 148,423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,288.70, 371,601.50 and 148,423.33 is: 204,814.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,288.70 : 371,601.50 = 148,423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,288.70/371,601.50 = 148,423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,288.70x = 371,601.50 × 148,423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,288.70x = 55,154,332,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,154,332,063.00/269,288.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,814.88

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