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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,279.10, 375,738.67 and 148,096.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,279.10, 375,738.67 and 148,096.95 is: 204,370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,279.10 : 375,738.67 = 148,096.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,279.10/375,738.67 = 148,096.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,279.10x = 375,738.67 × 148,096.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,279.10x = 55,645,751,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,645,751,024.06/272,279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,370.26

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