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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,881.50, 371,067.23 and 148,034.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,881.50, 371,067.23 and 148,034.05 is: 204,292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,881.50 : 371,067.23 = 148,034.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,881.50/371,067.23 = 148,034.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,881.50x = 371,067.23 × 148,034.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,881.50x = 54,930,584,879.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,930,584,879.18/268,881.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,292.91

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