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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,160.02, 370,050.69 and 148,935.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,160.02, 370,050.69 and 148,935.70 is: 205,525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,160.02 : 370,050.69 = 148,935.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,160.02/370,050.69 = 148,935.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,160.02x = 370,050.69 × 148,935.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,160.02x = 55,113,758,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,113,758,550.63/268,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,525.64

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