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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,024.06, 372,636.30 and 149,162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,024.06, 372,636.30 and 149,162.82 is: 205,846.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,024.06 : 372,636.30 = 149,162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,024.06/372,636.30 = 149,162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,024.06x = 372,636.30 × 149,162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,024.06x = 55,583,481,342.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,583,481,342.37/270,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,846.40

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