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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,932.54, 371,113.12 and 148,050.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,932.54, 371,113.12 and 148,050.50 is: 204,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,932.54 : 371,113.12 = 148,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,932.54/371,113.12 = 148,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,932.54x = 371,113.12 × 148,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,932.54x = 54,943,482,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,943,482,972.56/268,932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,302.10

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