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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,934.48, 371,126.52 and 148,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,934.48, 371,126.52 and 148,073.24 is: 204,339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,934.48 : 371,126.52 = 148,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,934.48/371,126.52 = 148,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,934.48x = 371,126.52 × 148,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,934.48x = 54,953,906,266.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,953,906,266.32/268,934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,339.39

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