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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,146.57, 375,571.90 and 149,648.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,146.57, 375,571.90 and 149,648.28 is: 206,519.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,146.57 : 375,571.90 = 149,648.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,146.57/375,571.90 = 149,648.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,146.57x = 375,571.90 × 149,648.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,146.57x = 56,203,687,630.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,203,687,630.00/272,146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,519.92

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