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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,948.93, 371,157.70 and 148,094.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,948.93, 371,157.70 and 148,094.55 is: 204,374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,948.93 : 371,157.70 = 148,094.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,948.93/371,157.70 = 148,094.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,948.93x = 371,157.70 × 148,094.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,948.93x = 54,966,432,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,966,432,560.54/268,948.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,374.98

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