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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,963.37, 371,154.75 and 148,081.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,963.37, 371,154.75 and 148,081.70 is: 204,344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,963.37 : 371,154.75 = 148,081.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,963.37/371,154.75 = 148,081.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,963.37x = 371,154.75 × 148,081.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,963.37x = 54,961,226,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,961,226,343.08/268,963.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,344.65

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