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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,252.82, 375,718.01 and 149,750.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,252.82, 375,718.01 and 149,750.38 is: 206,660.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,252.82 : 375,718.01 = 149,750.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,252.82/375,718.01 = 149,750.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,252.82x = 375,718.01 × 149,750.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,252.82x = 56,263,914,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,263,914,770.34/272,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,660.54

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