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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,961.37, 371,151.99 and 148,079.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,961.37, 371,151.99 and 148,079.70 is: 204,341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,961.37 : 371,151.99 = 148,079.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,961.37/371,151.99 = 148,079.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,961.37x = 371,151.99 × 148,079.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,961.37x = 54,960,075,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,960,075,333.60/268,961.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,341.89

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