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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,024.34, 374,001 and 148,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,024.34, 374,001 and 148,516 is: 204,945.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,024.34 : 374,001 = 148,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,024.34/374,001 = 148,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,024.34x = 374,001 × 148,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,024.34x = 55,545,132,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,545,132,516/271,024.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,945.18

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