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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,811.78, 375,098.78 and 149,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,811.78, 375,098.78 and 149,306.56 is: 206,042.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,811.78 : 375,098.78 = 149,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,811.78/375,098.78 = 149,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,811.78x = 375,098.78 × 149,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,811.78x = 56,004,708,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,004,708,502.00/271,811.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,042.24

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