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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,047.52, 372,673.10 and 149,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,047.52, 372,673.10 and 149,196.60 is: 205,895.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,047.52 : 372,673.10 = 149,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,047.52/372,673.10 = 149,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,047.52x = 372,673.10 × 149,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,047.52x = 55,601,559,804.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,601,559,804.45/270,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,895.47

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