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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,923.46, 371,111.30 and 148,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,923.46, 371,111.30 and 148,062.28 is: 204,324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,923.46 : 371,111.30 = 148,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,923.46/371,111.30 = 148,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,923.46x = 371,111.30 × 148,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,923.46x = 54,947,585,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,947,585,211.76/268,923.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,324.25

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