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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,043.49, 372,658.24 and 149,192.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,043.49, 372,658.24 and 149,192.57 is: 205,884.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,043.49 : 372,658.24 = 149,192.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,043.49/372,658.24 = 149,192.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,043.49x = 372,658.24 × 149,192.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,043.49x = 55,597,840,557.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,597,840,557.28/270,043.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,884.77

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