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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,117.73, 375,526.97 and 149,615.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,117.73, 375,526.97 and 149,615.29 is: 206,471.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,117.73 : 375,526.97 = 149,615.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,117.73/375,526.97 = 149,615.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,117.73x = 375,526.97 × 149,615.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,117.73x = 56,184,574,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,184,574,689.42/272,117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,471.57

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