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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,912.20, 371,095.74 and 148,050.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,912.20, 371,095.74 and 148,050.93 is: 204,308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,912.20 : 371,095.74 = 148,050.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,912.20/371,095.74 = 148,050.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,912.20x = 371,095.74 × 148,050.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,912.20x = 54,941,069,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,941,069,426.04/268,912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,308.58

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