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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,836.51, 375,139.02 and 149,334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,836.51, 375,139.02 and 149,334.04 is: 206,083.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,836.51 : 375,139.02 = 149,334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,836.51/375,139.02 = 149,334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,836.51x = 375,139.02 × 149,334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,836.51x = 56,021,025,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,021,025,418.24/271,836.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,083.52

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