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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,106.62, 375,511.63 and 149,604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,106.62, 375,511.63 and 149,604.18 is: 206,456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,106.62 : 375,511.63 = 149,604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,106.62/375,511.63 = 149,604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,106.62x = 375,511.63 × 149,604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,106.62x = 56,178,109,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,178,109,486.61/272,106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,456.24

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