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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,279.42, 375,739.10 and 148,097.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,279.42, 375,739.10 and 148,097.27 is: 204,370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,279.42 : 375,739.10 = 148,097.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,279.42/375,739.10 = 148,097.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,279.42x = 375,739.10 × 148,097.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,279.42x = 55,645,935,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,645,935,696.48/272,279.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,370.70

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