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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,875.05, 371,041.02 and 148,015.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,875.05, 371,041.02 and 148,015.35 is: 204,257.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,875.05 : 371,041.02 = 148,015.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,875.05/371,041.02 = 148,015.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,875.05x = 371,041.02 × 148,015.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,875.05x = 54,919,766,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,919,766,439.66/268,875.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,257.58

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