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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,120.36, 375,530.59 and 149,617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,120.36, 375,530.59 and 149,617.92 is: 206,475.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,120.36 : 375,530.59 = 149,617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,120.36/375,530.59 = 149,617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,120.36x = 375,530.59 × 149,617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,120.36x = 56,186,103,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,186,103,894.52/272,120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,475.19

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