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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,975.12, 371,188.42 and 148,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,975.12, 371,188.42 and 148,127.64 is: 204,417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,975.12 : 371,188.42 = 148,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,975.12/371,188.42 = 148,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,975.12x = 371,188.42 × 148,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,975.12x = 54,983,264,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,983,264,649.93/268,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,417.66

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