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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,658.48, 376,277.10 and 148,487.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,658.48, 376,277.10 and 148,487.76 is: 204,917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,658.48 : 376,277.10 = 148,487.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,658.48/376,277.10 = 148,487.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,658.48x = 376,277.10 × 148,487.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,658.48x = 55,872,543,718.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,872,543,718.30/272,658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,917.68

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