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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,931.76, 371,123.10 and 148,070.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,931.76, 371,123.10 and 148,070.76 is: 204,336.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,931.76 : 371,123.10 = 148,070.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,931.76/371,123.10 = 148,070.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,931.76x = 371,123.10 × 148,070.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,931.76x = 54,952,479,470.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,952,479,470.56/268,931.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,336.15

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