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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,899.98, 371,075.19 and 148,040.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,899.98, 371,075.19 and 148,040.06 is: 204,291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,899.98 : 371,075.19 = 148,040.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,899.98/371,075.19 = 148,040.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,899.98x = 371,075.19 × 148,040.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,899.98x = 54,933,993,392.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,933,993,392.11/268,899.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,291.55

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