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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,425.28, 371,789.70 and 148,567.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,425.28, 371,789.70 and 148,567.34 is: 205,013.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,425.28 : 371,789.70 = 148,567.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,425.28/371,789.70 = 148,567.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,425.28x = 371,789.70 × 148,567.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,425.28x = 55,235,806,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,235,806,768.40/269,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,013.45

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