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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,866.56, 371,060.57 and 148,032.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,866.56, 371,060.57 and 148,032.38 is: 204,298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,866.56 : 371,060.57 = 148,032.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,866.56/371,060.57 = 148,032.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,866.56x = 371,060.57 × 148,032.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,866.56x = 54,928,980,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,928,980,598.99/268,866.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,298.30

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