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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,021.41, 373,996.95 and 148,513.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,021.41, 373,996.95 and 148,513.06 is: 204,941.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,021.41 : 373,996.95 = 148,513.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,021.41/373,996.95 = 148,513.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,021.41x = 373,996.95 × 148,513.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,021.41x = 55,543,431,385.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,543,431,385.74/271,021.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,941.12

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