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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,868.60, 371,036.10 and 148,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,868.60, 371,036.10 and 148,006.80 is: 204,247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,868.60 : 371,036.10 = 148,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,868.60/371,036.10 = 148,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,868.60x = 371,036.10 × 148,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,868.60x = 54,915,865,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,915,865,845.48/268,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,247.97

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