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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,902.98, 371,079.32 and 148,043.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,902.98, 371,079.32 and 148,043.06 is: 204,295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,902.98 : 371,079.32 = 148,043.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,902.98/371,079.32 = 148,043.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,902.98x = 371,079.32 × 148,043.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,902.98x = 54,935,718,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,935,718,035.52/268,902.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,295.68

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