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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,960.37, 371,150.61 and 148,078.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,960.37, 371,150.61 and 148,078.70 is: 204,340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,960.37 : 371,150.61 = 148,078.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,960.37/371,150.61 = 148,078.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,960.37x = 371,150.61 × 148,078.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,960.37x = 54,959,499,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,959,499,833.01/268,960.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,340.51

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