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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,932.70, 371,124.12 and 148,071.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,932.70, 371,124.12 and 148,071.52 is: 204,337.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,932.70 : 371,124.12 = 148,071.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,932.70/371,124.12 = 148,071.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,932.70x = 371,124.12 × 148,071.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,932.70x = 54,952,912,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,952,912,557.06/268,932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,337.04

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