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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,209.31, 375,639.02 and 149,700.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,209.31, 375,639.02 and 149,700.64 is: 206,581.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,209.31 : 375,639.02 = 149,700.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,209.31/375,639.02 = 149,700.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,209.31x = 375,639.02 × 149,700.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,209.31x = 56,233,400,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,233,400,645.62/272,209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,581.47

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