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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,822.41, 375,112.74 and 149,316.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,822.41, 375,112.74 and 149,316.81 is: 206,056.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,822.41 : 375,112.74 = 149,316.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,822.41/375,112.74 = 149,316.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,822.41x = 375,112.74 × 149,316.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,822.41x = 56,010,637,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,010,637,727.16/271,822.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,056.00

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