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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,002.03, 372,600.46 and 149,151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,002.03, 372,600.46 and 149,151.75 is: 205,828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,002.03 : 372,600.46 = 149,151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,002.03/372,600.46 = 149,151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,002.03x = 372,600.46 × 149,151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,002.03x = 55,574,008,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,574,008,610.01/270,002.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,828.12

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