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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,174.40, 375,602.12 and 149,674.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,174.40, 375,602.12 and 149,674.67 is: 206,551.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,174.40 : 375,602.12 = 149,674.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,174.40/375,602.12 = 149,674.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,174.40x = 375,602.12 × 149,674.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,174.40x = 56,218,123,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,218,123,362.30/272,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,551.84

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