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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,976.26, 376,702.08 and 148,798.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,976.26, 376,702.08 and 148,798.32 is: 205,338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,976.26 : 376,702.08 = 148,798.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,976.26/376,702.08 = 148,798.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,976.26x = 376,702.08 × 148,798.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,976.26x = 56,052,636,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,052,636,644.51/272,976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,338.87

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