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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,734.56, 369,481.68 and 148,500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,734.56, 369,481.68 and 148,500 is: 204,934.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,734.56 : 369,481.68 = 148,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,734.56/369,481.68 = 148,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,734.56x = 369,481.68 × 148,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,734.56x = 54,868,029,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,868,029,480/267,734.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,934.43

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