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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,889.28, 371,061.37 and 148,025.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,889.28, 371,061.37 and 148,025.94 is: 204,272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,889.28 : 371,061.37 = 148,025.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,889.28/371,061.37 = 148,025.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,889.28x = 371,061.37 × 148,025.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,889.28x = 54,926,708,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,926,708,091.94/268,889.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,272.58

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