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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,049.77, 372,676.21 and 149,198.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,049.77, 372,676.21 and 149,198.85 is: 205,898.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,049.77 : 372,676.21 = 149,198.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,049.77/372,676.21 = 149,198.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,049.77x = 372,676.21 × 149,198.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,049.77x = 55,602,861,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,602,861,581.36/270,049.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,898.57

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