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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,928.76, 371,118.96 and 148,067.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,928.76, 371,118.96 and 148,067.76 is: 204,332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,928.76 : 371,118.96 = 148,067.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,928.76/371,118.96 = 148,067.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,928.76x = 371,118.96 × 148,067.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,928.76x = 54,950,753,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,950,753,100.73/268,928.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,332.01

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