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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,964.37, 371,156.13 and 148,082.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,964.37, 371,156.13 and 148,082.70 is: 204,346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,964.37 : 371,156.13 = 148,082.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,964.37/371,156.13 = 148,082.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,964.37x = 371,156.13 × 148,082.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,964.37x = 54,961,801,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,961,801,851.95/268,964.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,346.03

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