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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,911.57, 371,084.40 and 148,063.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,911.57, 371,084.40 and 148,063.35 is: 204,319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,911.57 : 371,084.40 = 148,063.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,911.57/371,084.40 = 148,063.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,911.57x = 371,084.40 × 148,063.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,911.57x = 54,943,999,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,943,999,396.74/268,911.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,319.95

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