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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,050.12, 372,663.96 and 149,192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,050.12, 372,663.96 and 149,192.72 is: 205,883.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,050.12 : 372,663.96 = 149,192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,050.12/372,663.96 = 149,192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,050.12x = 372,663.96 × 149,192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,050.12x = 55,598,749,838.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,598,749,838.37/270,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,883.08

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