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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,877.04, 371,043.78 and 148,017.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,877.04, 371,043.78 and 148,017.36 is: 204,260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,877.04 : 371,043.78 = 148,017.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,877.04/371,043.78 = 148,017.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,877.04x = 371,043.78 × 148,017.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,877.04x = 54,920,920,760.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,920,920,760.02/268,877.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,260.36

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