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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,023.06, 375,390.40 and 149,518.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,023.06, 375,390.40 and 149,518.26 is: 206,334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,023.06 : 375,390.40 = 149,518.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,023.06/375,390.40 = 149,518.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,023.06x = 375,390.40 × 149,518.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,023.06x = 56,127,719,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,127,719,428.70/272,023.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,334.42

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