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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,277.05, 374,327.92 and 148,737.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,277.05, 374,327.92 and 148,737.18 is: 205,238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,277.05 : 374,327.92 = 148,737.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,277.05/374,327.92 = 148,737.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,277.05x = 374,327.92 × 148,737.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,277.05x = 55,676,479,969.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,676,479,969.07/271,277.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,238.45

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