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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,475.16, 374,637.72 and 148,966.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,475.16, 374,637.72 and 148,966.68 is: 205,575.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,475.16 : 374,637.72 = 148,966.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,475.16/374,637.72 = 148,966.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,475.16x = 374,637.72 × 148,966.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,475.16x = 55,808,537,351.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,808,537,351.17/271,475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,575.12

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