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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,173.17, 371,454.12 and 148,325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,173.17, 371,454.12 and 148,325.67 is: 204,686.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,173.17 : 371,454.12 = 148,325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,173.17/371,454.12 = 148,325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,173.17x = 371,454.12 × 148,325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,173.17x = 55,096,181,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,096,181,223.26/269,173.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,686.75

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