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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,891.50, 371,095.02 and 148,057.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,891.50, 371,095.02 and 148,057.32 is: 204,332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,891.50 : 371,095.02 = 148,057.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,891.50/371,095.02 = 148,057.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,891.50x = 371,095.02 × 148,057.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,891.50x = 54,943,334,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,943,334,126.55/268,891.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,332.73

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