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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,043.24, 372,657.90 and 149,192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,043.24, 372,657.90 and 149,192.32 is: 205,884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,043.24 : 372,657.90 = 149,192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,043.24/372,657.90 = 149,192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,043.24x = 372,657.90 × 149,192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,043.24x = 55,597,696,667.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,597,696,667.33/270,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,884.42

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