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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,293.70, 371,608.40 and 148,428.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,293.70, 371,608.40 and 148,428.33 is: 204,821.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,293.70 : 371,608.40 = 148,428.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,293.70/371,608.40 = 148,428.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,293.70x = 371,608.40 × 148,428.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,293.70x = 55,157,213,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,157,213,483.83/269,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,821.78

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