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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,020.85, 373,996.17 and 148,512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,020.85, 373,996.17 and 148,512.50 is: 204,940.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,020.85 : 373,996.17 = 148,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,020.85/373,996.17 = 148,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,020.85x = 373,996.17 × 148,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,020.85x = 55,543,105,729.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,543,105,729.63/271,020.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,940.34

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