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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,411.91, 375,931.89 and 149,918.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,411.91, 375,931.89 and 149,918.39 is: 206,889.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,411.91 : 375,931.89 = 149,918.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,411.91/375,931.89 = 149,918.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,411.91x = 375,931.89 × 149,918.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,411.91x = 56,359,103,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,359,103,698.46/272,411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,889.28

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