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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,037.84, 372,654.84 and 149,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,037.84, 372,654.84 and 149,182 is: 205,872.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,037.84 : 372,654.84 = 149,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,037.84/372,654.84 = 149,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,037.84x = 372,654.84 × 149,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,037.84x = 55,593,394,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,593,394,340.88/270,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,872.61

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