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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,308.13, 375,783.12 and 149,797.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,308.13, 375,783.12 and 149,797.87 is: 206,719.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,308.13 : 375,783.12 = 149,797.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,308.13/375,783.12 = 149,797.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,308.13x = 375,783.12 × 149,797.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,308.13x = 56,291,510,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,291,510,018.50/272,308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,719.91

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