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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,021.35, 373,996.86 and 148,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,021.35, 373,996.86 and 148,513 is: 204,941.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,021.35 : 373,996.86 = 148,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,021.35/373,996.86 = 148,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,021.35x = 373,996.86 × 148,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,021.35x = 55,543,395,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,543,395,669.18/271,021.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,941.03

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