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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,125.38, 375,537.52 and 149,622.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,125.38, 375,537.52 and 149,622.92 is: 206,482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,125.38 : 375,537.52 = 149,622.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,125.38/375,537.52 = 149,622.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,125.38x = 375,537.52 × 149,622.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,125.38x = 56,189,020,311.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,189,020,311.96/272,125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,482.10

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