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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,032.45, 371,281.63 and 148,173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,032.45, 371,281.63 and 148,173.71 is: 204,489.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,032.45 : 371,281.63 = 148,173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,032.45/371,281.63 = 148,173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,032.45x = 371,281.63 × 148,173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,032.45x = 55,014,176,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,014,176,571.95/269,032.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,489.00

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