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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,944.93, 375,294.44 and 149,442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,944.93, 375,294.44 and 149,442.48 is: 206,236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,944.93 : 375,294.44 = 149,442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,944.93/375,294.44 = 149,442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,944.93x = 375,294.44 × 149,442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,944.93x = 56,084,929,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,084,929,949.96/271,944.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,236.35

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