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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,041.49, 372,655.49 and 149,190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,041.49, 372,655.49 and 149,190.57 is: 205,882.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,041.49 : 372,655.49 = 149,190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,041.49/372,655.49 = 149,190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,041.49x = 372,655.49 × 149,190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,041.49x = 55,596,684,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,596,684,220.78/270,041.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,882.01

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