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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,016.33, 375,385.93 and 149,522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,016.33, 375,385.93 and 149,522.08 is: 206,342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,016.33 : 375,385.93 = 149,522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,016.33/375,385.93 = 149,522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,016.33x = 375,385.93 × 149,522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,016.33x = 56,128,485,056.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,128,485,056.33/272,016.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,342.34

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