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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,036.01, 372,648.53 and 149,177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,036.01, 372,648.53 and 149,177.29 is: 205,864.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,036.01 : 372,648.53 = 149,177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,036.01/372,648.53 = 149,177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,036.01x = 372,648.53 × 149,177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,036.01x = 55,590,697,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,590,697,082.00/270,036.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,864.01

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