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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,925.36, 371,108.63 and 148,055.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,925.36, 371,108.63 and 148,055.33 is: 204,311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,925.36 : 371,108.63 = 148,055.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,925.36/371,108.63 = 148,055.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,925.36x = 371,108.63 × 148,055.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,925.36x = 54,944,608,084.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,944,608,084.68/268,925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,311.74

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