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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,973.22, 371,183.04 and 148,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,973.22, 371,183.04 and 148,114.20 is: 204,397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,973.22 : 371,183.04 = 148,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,973.22/371,183.04 = 148,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,973.22x = 371,183.04 × 148,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,973.22x = 54,977,479,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,977,479,023.17/268,973.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,397.59

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