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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,900.98, 371,076.56 and 148,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,900.98, 371,076.56 and 148,041.06 is: 204,292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,900.98 : 371,076.56 = 148,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,900.98/371,076.56 = 148,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,900.98x = 371,076.56 × 148,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,900.98x = 54,934,567,283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,934,567,283.55/268,900.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,292.92

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