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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,003.03, 372,601.84 and 149,152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,003.03, 372,601.84 and 149,152.75 is: 205,829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,003.03 : 372,601.84 = 149,152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,003.03/372,601.84 = 149,152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,003.03x = 372,601.84 × 149,152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,003.03x = 55,574,589,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,574,589,091.06/270,003.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,829.50

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