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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,179.20, 371,471.54 and 148,319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,179.20, 371,471.54 and 148,319.24 is: 204,682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,179.20 : 371,471.54 = 148,319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,179.20/371,471.54 = 148,319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,179.20x = 371,471.54 × 148,319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,179.20x = 55,096,373,895.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,096,373,895.48/269,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,682.88

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