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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,050.93, 372,667.48 and 149,184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,050.93, 372,667.48 and 149,184.33 is: 205,872.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,050.93 : 372,667.48 = 149,184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,050.93/372,667.48 = 149,184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,050.93x = 372,667.48 × 149,184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,050.93x = 55,596,149,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,596,149,481.54/270,050.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,872.83

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