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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,888.28, 371,059.99 and 148,024.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,888.28, 371,059.99 and 148,024.94 is: 204,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,888.28 : 371,059.99 = 148,024.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,888.28/371,059.99 = 148,024.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,888.28x = 371,059.99 × 148,024.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,888.28x = 54,926,130,530.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,926,130,530.79/268,888.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,271.20

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