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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,167.94, 375,599.90 and 149,653.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,167.94, 375,599.90 and 149,653.97 is: 206,526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,167.94 : 375,599.90 = 149,653.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,167.94/375,599.90 = 149,653.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,167.94x = 375,599.90 × 149,653.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,167.94x = 56,210,014,662.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,210,014,662.74/272,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,526.95

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