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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,290.70, 371,604.26 and 148,425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,290.70, 371,604.26 and 148,425.34 is: 204,817.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,290.70 : 371,604.26 = 148,425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,290.70/371,604.26 = 148,425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,290.70x = 371,604.26 × 148,425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,290.70x = 55,155,488,635.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,155,488,635.95/269,290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,817.65

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