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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,305.50, 368,881.59 and 148,073.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,305.50, 368,881.59 and 148,073.50 is: 204,341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,305.50 : 368,881.59 = 148,073.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,305.50/368,881.59 = 148,073.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,305.50x = 368,881.59 × 148,073.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,305.50x = 54,621,588,116.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,621,588,116.87/267,305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,341.43

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