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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,171.24, 371,473.16 and 148,312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,171.24, 371,473.16 and 148,312.49 is: 204,680.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,171.24 : 371,473.16 = 148,312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,171.24/371,473.16 = 148,312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,171.24x = 371,473.16 × 148,312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,171.24x = 55,094,106,728.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,094,106,728.84/269,171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,680.51

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