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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,051.27, 372,678.28 and 149,200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,051.27, 372,678.28 and 149,200.35 is: 205,900.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,051.27 : 372,678.28 = 149,200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,051.27/372,678.28 = 149,200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,051.27x = 372,678.28 × 149,200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,051.27x = 55,603,729,440.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,603,729,440.40/270,051.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,900.64

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