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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,946.43, 375,296.51 and 149,443.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,946.43, 375,296.51 and 149,443.98 is: 206,238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,946.43 : 375,296.51 = 149,443.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,946.43/375,296.51 = 149,443.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,946.43x = 375,296.51 × 149,443.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,946.43x = 56,085,804,134.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,085,804,134.51/271,946.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,238.43

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