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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,165.39, 374,212.00 and 148,669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,165.39, 374,212.00 and 148,669.28 is: 205,165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,165.39 : 374,212.00 = 148,669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,165.39/374,212.00 = 148,669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,165.39x = 374,212.00 × 148,669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,165.39x = 55,633,828,325.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,633,828,325.43/271,165.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,165.67

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