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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,828.19, 375,127.54 and 149,325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,828.19, 375,127.54 and 149,325.73 is: 206,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,828.19 : 375,127.54 = 149,325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,828.19/375,127.54 = 149,325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,828.19x = 375,127.54 × 149,325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,828.19x = 56,016,192,442.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,016,192,442.47/271,828.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,072.05

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