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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,039.24, 372,652.38 and 149,188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,039.24, 372,652.38 and 149,188.32 is: 205,878.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,039.24 : 372,652.38 = 149,188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,039.24/372,652.38 = 149,188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,039.24x = 372,652.38 × 149,188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,039.24x = 55,595,382,516.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,595,382,516.20/270,039.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,878.90

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