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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,293.20, 371,607.71 and 148,427.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,293.20, 371,607.71 and 148,427.83 is: 204,821.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,293.20 : 371,607.71 = 148,427.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,293.20/371,607.71 = 148,427.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,293.20x = 371,607.71 × 148,427.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,293.20x = 55,156,926,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,156,926,006.57/269,293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,821.09

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