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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,710.21, 376,332.37 and 148,528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,710.21, 376,332.37 and 148,528.36 is: 204,964.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,710.21 : 376,332.37 = 148,528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,710.21/376,332.37 = 148,528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,710.21x = 376,332.37 × 148,528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,710.21x = 55,896,028,797.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,896,028,797.78/272,710.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,964.93

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