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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,857.14, 375,167.48 and 149,354.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,857.14, 375,167.48 and 149,354.67 is: 206,111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,857.14 : 375,167.48 = 149,354.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,857.14/375,167.48 = 149,354.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,857.14x = 375,167.48 × 149,354.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,857.14x = 56,033,014,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,033,014,423.36/271,857.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,111.99

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