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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,013.44, 372,611.33 and 149,152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,013.44, 372,611.33 and 149,152.13 is: 205,825.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,013.44 : 372,611.33 = 149,152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,013.44/372,611.33 = 149,152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,013.44x = 372,611.33 × 149,152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,013.44x = 55,575,773,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,575,773,531.63/270,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,825.95

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