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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,913.60, 371,086.08 and 148,050.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,913.60, 371,086.08 and 148,050.32 is: 204,301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,913.60 : 371,086.08 = 148,050.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,913.60/371,086.08 = 148,050.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,913.60x = 371,086.08 × 148,050.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,913.60x = 54,939,412,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,939,412,891.55/268,913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,301.36

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