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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,175.20, 371,456.88 and 148,327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,175.20, 371,456.88 and 148,327.64 is: 204,689.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,175.20 : 371,456.88 = 148,327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,175.20/371,456.88 = 148,327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,175.20x = 371,456.88 × 148,327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,175.20x = 55,097,322,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,097,322,372.16/269,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,689.45

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