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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,945.43, 375,295.13 and 149,442.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,945.43, 375,295.13 and 149,442.98 is: 206,237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,945.43 : 375,295.13 = 149,442.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,945.43/375,295.13 = 149,442.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,945.43x = 375,295.13 × 149,442.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,945.43x = 56,085,220,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,085,220,730.21/271,945.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,237.04

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