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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,944.75, 371,146.22 and 148,090.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,944.75, 371,146.22 and 148,090.36 is: 204,366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,944.75 : 371,146.22 = 148,090.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,944.75/371,146.22 = 148,090.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,944.75x = 371,146.22 × 148,090.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,944.75x = 54,963,179,488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,963,179,488.12/268,944.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,366.06

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