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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,930.26, 371,121.03 and 148,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,930.26, 371,121.03 and 148,069.26 is: 204,334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,930.26 : 371,121.03 = 148,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,930.26/371,121.03 = 148,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,930.26x = 371,121.03 × 148,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,930.26x = 54,951,616,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,951,616,282.54/268,930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,334.08

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