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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,903.07, 371,072.17 and 148,020.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,903.07, 371,072.17 and 148,020.76 is: 204,260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,903.07 : 371,072.17 = 148,020.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,903.07/371,072.17 = 148,020.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,903.07x = 371,072.17 × 148,020.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,903.07x = 54,926,384,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,926,384,618.25/268,903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,260.91

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