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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,035.32, 371,268.72 and 148,175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,035.32, 371,268.72 and 148,175.58 is: 204,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,035.32 : 371,268.72 = 148,175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,035.32/371,268.72 = 148,175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,035.32x = 371,268.72 × 148,175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,035.32x = 55,012,957,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,012,957,921.86/269,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,482.29

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