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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,028.08, 372,660.55 and 149,179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,028.08, 372,660.55 and 149,179.93 is: 205,880.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,028.08 : 372,660.55 = 149,179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,028.08/372,660.55 = 149,179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,028.08x = 372,660.55 × 149,179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,028.08x = 55,593,473,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,593,473,458.16/270,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,880.34

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