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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,253.52, 374,325.48 and 148,745.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,253.52, 374,325.48 and 148,745.52 is: 205,266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,253.52 : 374,325.48 = 148,745.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,253.52/374,325.48 = 148,745.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,253.52x = 374,325.48 × 148,745.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,253.52x = 55,679,238,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,679,238,171.85/271,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,266.42

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