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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,369.37, 368,969.63 and 148,137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,369.37, 368,969.63 and 148,137.37 is: 204,429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,369.37 : 368,969.63 = 148,137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,369.37/368,969.63 = 148,137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,369.37x = 368,969.63 × 148,137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,369.37x = 54,658,189,857.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,658,189,857.39/267,369.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,429.51

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