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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,292.20, 371,606.33 and 148,426.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,292.20, 371,606.33 and 148,426.83 is: 204,819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,292.20 : 371,606.33 = 148,426.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,292.20/371,606.33 = 148,426.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,292.20x = 371,606.33 × 148,426.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,292.20x = 55,156,349,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,156,349,940.90/269,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,819.71

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