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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,876.88, 371,052.60 and 148,020.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,876.88, 371,052.60 and 148,020.56 is: 204,269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,876.88 : 371,052.60 = 148,020.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,876.88/371,052.60 = 148,020.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,876.88x = 371,052.60 × 148,020.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,876.88x = 54,923,413,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,923,413,641.46/268,876.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,269.75

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