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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,867.59, 371,032.97 and 148,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,867.59, 371,032.97 and 148,009.26 is: 204,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,867.59 : 371,032.97 = 148,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,867.59/371,032.97 = 148,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,867.59x = 371,032.97 × 148,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,867.59x = 54,916,314,585.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,916,314,585.26/268,867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,250.41

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