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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,127.53, 375,540.48 and 149,625.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,127.53, 375,540.48 and 149,625.09 is: 206,485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,127.53 : 375,540.48 = 149,625.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,127.53/375,540.48 = 149,625.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,127.53x = 375,540.48 × 149,625.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,127.53x = 56,190,275,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,190,275,492.82/272,127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,485.09

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