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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,051.02, 372,677.93 and 149,200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,051.02, 372,677.93 and 149,200.10 is: 205,900.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,051.02 : 372,677.93 = 149,200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,051.02/372,677.93 = 149,200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,051.02x = 372,677.93 × 149,200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,051.02x = 55,603,584,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,603,584,423.79/270,051.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,900.29

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