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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,307.06, 375,781.66 and 149,796.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,307.06, 375,781.66 and 149,796.80 is: 206,718.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,307.06 : 375,781.66 = 149,796.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,307.06/375,781.66 = 149,796.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,307.06x = 375,781.66 × 149,796.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,307.06x = 56,290,889,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,290,889,417.70/272,307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,718.44

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