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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,120.12, 375,530.25 and 149,617.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,120.12, 375,530.25 and 149,617.67 is: 206,474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,120.12 : 375,530.25 = 149,617.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,120.12/375,530.25 = 149,617.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,120.12x = 375,530.25 × 149,617.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,120.12x = 56,185,961,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,185,961,019.52/272,120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,474.85

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