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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,479.96, 374,635.20 and 148,971.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,479.96, 374,635.20 and 148,971.96 is: 205,577.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,479.96 : 374,635.20 = 148,971.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,479.96/374,635.20 = 148,971.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,479.96x = 374,635.20 × 148,971.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,479.96x = 55,810,140,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,810,140,028.99/271,479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,577.38

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