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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,044.49, 372,659.62 and 149,193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,044.49, 372,659.62 and 149,193.57 is: 205,886.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,044.49 : 372,659.62 = 149,193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,044.49/372,659.62 = 149,193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,044.49x = 372,659.62 × 149,193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,044.49x = 55,598,419,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,598,419,102.64/270,044.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,886.15

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