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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,950.48, 371,148.60 and 148,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,950.48, 371,148.60 and 148,089.24 is: 204,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,950.48 : 371,148.60 = 148,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,950.48/371,148.60 = 148,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,950.48x = 371,148.60 × 148,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,950.48x = 54,963,114,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,963,114,101.06/268,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,361.46

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