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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,969.24, 371,179.98 and 148,111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,969.24, 371,179.98 and 148,111.02 is: 204,394.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,969.24 : 371,179.98 = 148,111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,969.24/371,179.98 = 148,111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,969.24x = 371,179.98 × 148,111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,969.24x = 54,975,845,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,975,845,441.38/268,969.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,394.55

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