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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,150.56, 375,577.41 and 149,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,150.56, 375,577.41 and 149,652.28 is: 206,525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,150.56 : 375,577.41 = 149,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,150.56/375,577.41 = 149,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,150.56x = 375,577.41 × 149,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,150.56x = 56,206,015,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,206,015,722.99/272,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,525.45

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