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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,832.51, 375,133.49 and 149,330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,832.51, 375,133.49 and 149,330.04 is: 206,078.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,832.51 : 375,133.49 = 149,330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,832.51/375,133.49 = 149,330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,832.51x = 375,133.49 × 149,330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,832.51x = 56,018,699,440.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,018,699,440.36/271,832.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,078.00

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