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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,834.51, 375,136.26 and 149,332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,834.51, 375,136.26 and 149,332.04 is: 206,080.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,834.51 : 375,136.26 = 149,332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,834.51/375,136.26 = 149,332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,834.51x = 375,136.26 × 149,332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,834.51x = 56,019,862,237.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,019,862,237.11/271,834.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,080.76

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