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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,050.72, 372,663.44 and 149,203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,050.72, 372,663.44 and 149,203.58 is: 205,897.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,050.72 : 372,663.44 = 149,203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,050.72/372,663.44 = 149,203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,050.72x = 372,663.44 × 149,203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,050.72x = 55,602,719,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,602,719,383.12/270,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,897.32

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