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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,394.02, 375,906.69 and 149,888.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,394.02, 375,906.69 and 149,888.00 is: 206,847.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,394.02 : 375,906.69 = 149,888.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,394.02/375,906.69 = 149,888.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,394.02x = 375,906.69 × 149,888.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,394.02x = 56,343,900,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,343,900,071.19/272,394.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,847.06

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