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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,927.26, 371,116.89 and 148,066.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,927.26, 371,116.89 and 148,066.26 is: 204,329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,927.26 : 371,116.89 = 148,066.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,927.26/371,116.89 = 148,066.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,927.26x = 371,116.89 × 148,066.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,927.26x = 54,949,889,925.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,949,889,925.13/268,927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,329.94

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