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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,040.24, 372,653.76 and 149,189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,040.24, 372,653.76 and 149,189.32 is: 205,880.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,040.24 : 372,653.76 = 149,189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,040.24/372,653.76 = 149,189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,040.24x = 372,653.76 × 149,189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,040.24x = 55,595,961,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,595,961,049.84/270,040.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,880.28

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