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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,030.33, 372,663.65 and 149,182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,030.33, 372,663.65 and 149,182.18 is: 205,883.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,030.33 : 372,663.65 = 149,182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,030.33/372,663.65 = 149,182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,030.33x = 372,663.65 × 149,182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,030.33x = 55,594,775,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,594,775,155.05/270,030.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,883.45

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