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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,990.20, 371,206.53 and 148,131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,990.20, 371,206.53 and 148,131.18 is: 204,421.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,990.20 : 371,206.53 = 148,131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,990.20/371,206.53 = 148,131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,990.20x = 371,206.53 × 148,131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,990.20x = 54,987,261,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,987,261,312.61/268,990.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,421.06

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