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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,019.56, 372,630.12 and 149,158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,019.56, 372,630.12 and 149,158.35 is: 205,840.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,019.56 : 372,630.12 = 149,158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,019.56/372,630.12 = 149,158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,019.56x = 372,630.12 × 149,158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,019.56x = 55,580,893,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,580,893,859.50/270,019.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,840.25

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