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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,890.03, 371,066.27 and 148,033.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,890.03, 371,066.27 and 148,033.44 is: 204,285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,890.03 : 371,066.27 = 148,033.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,890.03/371,066.27 = 148,033.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,890.03x = 371,066.27 × 148,033.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,890.03x = 54,930,215,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,930,215,675.90/268,890.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,285.06

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