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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,965.86, 371,158.20 and 148,084.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,965.86, 371,158.20 and 148,084.22 is: 204,348.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,965.86 : 371,158.20 = 148,084.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,965.86/371,158.20 = 148,084.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,965.86x = 371,158.20 × 148,084.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,965.86x = 54,962,672,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,962,672,543.60/268,965.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,348.14

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