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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,942.68, 371,150.10 and 148,092.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,942.68, 371,150.10 and 148,092.30 is: 204,372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,942.68 : 371,150.10 = 148,092.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,942.68/371,150.10 = 148,092.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,942.68x = 371,150.10 × 148,092.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,942.68x = 54,964,471,954.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,964,471,954.23/268,942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,372.44

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