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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,625.50, 376,231.55 and 148,454.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,625.50, 376,231.55 and 148,454.70 is: 204,872.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,625.50 : 376,231.55 = 148,454.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,625.50/376,231.55 = 148,454.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,625.50x = 376,231.55 × 148,454.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,625.50x = 55,853,341,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,853,341,885.79/272,625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,872.04

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