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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,032.58, 372,666.78 and 149,184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,032.58, 372,666.78 and 149,184.45 is: 205,886.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,032.58 : 372,666.78 = 149,184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,032.58/372,666.78 = 149,184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,032.58x = 372,666.78 × 149,184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,032.58x = 55,596,088,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,596,088,607.57/270,032.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,886.60

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