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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,177.88, 371,463.63 and 148,316.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,177.88, 371,463.63 and 148,316.37 is: 204,675.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,177.88 : 371,463.63 = 148,316.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,177.88/371,463.63 = 148,316.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,177.88x = 371,463.63 × 148,316.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,177.88x = 55,094,137,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,094,137,188.62/269,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,675.57

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