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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,935.70, 371,131.26 and 149,703.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,935.70, 371,131.26 and 149,703.70 is: 206,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,935.70 : 371,131.26 = 149,703.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,935.70/371,131.26 = 149,703.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,935.70x = 371,131.26 × 149,703.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,935.70x = 55,559,722,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,559,722,807.66/268,935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,591.10

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