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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,109.76, 369,992.16 and 148,877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,109.76, 369,992.16 and 148,877.76 is: 205,451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,109.76 : 369,992.16 = 148,877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,109.76/369,992.16 = 148,877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,109.76x = 369,992.16 × 148,877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,109.76x = 55,083,603,998.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,083,603,998.36/268,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,451.69

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