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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,300, 368,874 and 148,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,300, 368,874 and 148,068 is: 204,333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,300 : 368,874 = 148,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,300/368,874 = 148,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,300x = 368,874 × 148,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,300x = 54,618,435,432
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,618,435,432/267,300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,333.84

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