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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,180.04, 371,485.00 and 148,321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,180.04, 371,485.00 and 148,321.29 is: 204,692.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,180.04 : 371,485.00 = 148,321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,180.04/371,485.00 = 148,321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,180.04x = 371,485.00 × 148,321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,180.04x = 55,099,134,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,099,134,044.85/269,180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,692.50

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