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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,891.28, 371,064.12 and 148,027.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,891.28, 371,064.12 and 148,027.94 is: 204,275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,891.28 : 371,064.12 = 148,027.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,891.28/371,064.12 = 148,027.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,891.28x = 371,064.12 × 148,027.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,891.28x = 54,927,855,436.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,927,855,436.19/268,891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,275.34

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