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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,246.94, 374,301.13 and 148,719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,246.94, 374,301.13 and 148,719.70 is: 205,222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,246.94 : 374,301.13 = 148,719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,246.94/374,301.13 = 148,719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,246.94x = 374,301.13 × 148,719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,246.94x = 55,665,951,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,665,951,763.26/271,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,222.41

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