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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,955.48, 371,155.50 and 148,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,955.48, 371,155.50 and 148,094.24 is: 204,368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,955.48 : 371,155.50 = 148,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,955.48/371,155.50 = 148,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,955.48x = 371,155.50 × 148,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,955.48x = 54,965,991,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,965,991,694.32/268,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,368.36

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