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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,161.38, 374,198.18 and 148,652.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,161.38, 374,198.18 and 148,652.94 is: 205,138.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,161.38 : 374,198.18 = 148,652.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,161.38/374,198.18 = 148,652.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,161.38x = 374,198.18 × 148,652.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,161.38x = 55,625,659,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,625,659,599.65/271,161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,138.58

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