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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,891.03, 371,067.64 and 148,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,891.03, 371,067.64 and 148,034.44 is: 204,286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,891.03 : 371,067.64 = 148,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,891.03/371,067.64 = 148,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,891.03x = 371,067.64 × 148,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,891.03x = 54,930,790,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,930,790,289.52/268,891.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,286.44

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