Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,019.84, 372,630 and 149,164
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 270,019.84, 372,630 and 149,164 is: 205,847.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,019.84 : 372,630 = 149,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,019.84/372,630 = 149,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,019.84x = 372,630 × 149,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,019.84x = 55,582,981,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,582,981,320/270,019.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,847.77
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