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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,181.04, 371,486.38 and 148,322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,181.04, 371,486.38 and 148,322.29 is: 204,693.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,181.04 : 371,486.38 = 148,322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,181.04/371,486.38 = 148,322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,181.04x = 371,486.38 × 148,322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,181.04x = 55,099,710,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,099,710,585.41/269,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,693.88

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