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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,807.77, 375,093.27 and 149,302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,807.77, 375,093.27 and 149,302.56 is: 206,036.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,807.77 : 375,093.27 = 149,302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,807.77/375,093.27 = 149,302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,807.77x = 375,093.27 × 149,302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,807.77x = 56,002,385,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,002,385,449.77/271,807.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,036.73

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