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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,026.06, 375,394.54 and 149,521.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,026.06, 375,394.54 and 149,521.26 is: 206,338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,026.06 : 375,394.54 = 149,521.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,026.06/375,394.54 = 149,521.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,026.06x = 375,394.54 × 149,521.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,026.06x = 56,129,464,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,129,464,617.92/272,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,338.56

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