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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,422.22, 375,946.12 and 149,928.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,422.22, 375,946.12 and 149,928.70 is: 206,903.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,422.22 : 375,946.12 = 149,928.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,422.22/375,946.12 = 149,928.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,422.22x = 375,946.12 × 149,928.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,422.22x = 56,365,113,041.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,365,113,041.64/272,422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,903.51

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