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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,240.72, 375,694.60 and 149,735.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,240.72, 375,694.60 and 149,735.52 is: 206,636.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,240.72 : 375,694.60 = 149,735.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,240.72/375,694.60 = 149,735.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,240.72x = 375,694.60 × 149,735.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,240.72x = 56,254,826,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,254,826,292.19/272,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,636.34

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