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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,180.31, 371,485.41 and 148,321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,180.31, 371,485.41 and 148,321.58 is: 204,692.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,180.31 : 371,485.41 = 148,321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,180.31/371,485.41 = 148,321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,180.31x = 371,485.41 × 148,321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,180.31x = 55,099,303,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,099,303,885.58/269,180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,692.92

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