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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,904.03, 371,073.46 and 148,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,904.03, 371,073.46 and 148,021.70 is: 204,262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,904.03 : 371,073.46 = 148,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,904.03/371,073.46 = 148,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,904.03x = 371,073.46 × 148,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,904.03x = 54,926,924,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,926,924,374.08/268,904.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,262.18

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