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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,884.31, 371,058.33 and 148,027.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,884.31, 371,058.33 and 148,027.66 is: 204,277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,884.31 : 371,058.33 = 148,027.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,884.31/371,058.33 = 148,027.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,884.31x = 371,058.33 × 148,027.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,884.31x = 54,926,896,313.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,926,896,313.41/268,884.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,277.06

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