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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,017.42, 372,592.10 and 149,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,017.42, 372,592.10 and 149,151.44 is: 205,811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,017.42 : 372,592.10 = 149,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,017.42/372,592.10 = 149,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,017.42x = 372,592.10 × 149,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,017.42x = 55,572,649,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,572,649,551.98/270,017.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,811.35

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