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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,237.72, 375,690.46 and 149,732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,237.72, 375,690.46 and 149,732.52 is: 206,632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,237.72 : 375,690.46 = 149,732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,237.72/375,690.46 = 149,732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,237.72x = 375,690.46 × 149,732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,237.72x = 56,253,079,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,253,079,315.76/272,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,632.20

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