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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,975.10, 371,188.20 and 148,120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,975.10, 371,188.20 and 148,120.66 is: 204,407.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,975.10 : 371,188.20 = 148,120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,975.10/371,188.20 = 148,120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,975.10x = 371,188.20 × 148,120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,975.10x = 54,980,641,168.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,980,641,168.21/268,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,407.92

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