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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,949.70, 371,135.98 and 148,068.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,949.70, 371,135.98 and 148,068.06 is: 204,325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,949.70 : 371,135.98 = 148,068.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,949.70/371,135.98 = 148,068.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,949.70x = 371,135.98 × 148,068.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,949.70x = 54,953,384,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,953,384,554.80/268,949.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,325.88

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