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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,033.45, 371,283.01 and 148,174.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,033.45, 371,283.01 and 148,174.71 is: 204,490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,033.45 : 371,283.01 = 148,174.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,033.45/371,283.01 = 148,174.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,033.45x = 371,283.01 × 148,174.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,033.45x = 55,014,752,334.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,014,752,334.68/269,033.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,490.38

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