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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,937.95, 375,281.06 and 149,429.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,937.95, 375,281.06 and 149,429.33 is: 206,216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,937.95 : 375,281.06 = 149,429.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,937.95/375,281.06 = 149,429.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,937.95x = 375,281.06 × 149,429.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,937.95x = 56,077,996,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,077,996,141.24/271,937.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,216.15

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