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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,160.38, 374,196.80 and 148,651.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,160.38, 374,196.80 and 148,651.94 is: 205,137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,160.38 : 374,196.80 = 148,651.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,160.38/374,196.80 = 148,651.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,160.38x = 374,196.80 × 148,651.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,160.38x = 55,625,080,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,625,080,261.79/271,160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,137.20

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