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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,106.24, 375,511.11 and 149,603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,106.24, 375,511.11 and 149,603.80 is: 206,455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,106.24 : 375,511.11 = 149,603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,106.24/375,511.11 = 149,603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,106.24x = 375,511.11 × 149,603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,106.24x = 56,177,888,998.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,177,888,998.22/272,106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,455.72

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