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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,977.26, 376,703.46 and 148,799.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,977.26, 376,703.46 and 148,799.32 is: 205,340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,977.26 : 376,703.46 = 148,799.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,977.26/376,703.46 = 148,799.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,977.26x = 376,703.46 × 148,799.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,977.26x = 56,053,218,689.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,053,218,689.65/272,977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,340.25

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