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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,918.20, 371,104.02 and 148,056.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,918.20, 371,104.02 and 148,056.93 is: 204,316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,918.20 : 371,104.02 = 148,056.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,918.20/371,104.02 = 148,056.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,918.20x = 371,104.02 × 148,056.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,918.20x = 54,944,521,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,944,521,911.86/268,918.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,316.86

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