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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,051.52, 372,678.63 and 149,200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,051.52, 372,678.63 and 149,200.60 is: 205,900.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,051.52 : 372,678.63 = 149,200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,051.52/372,678.63 = 149,200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,051.52x = 372,678.63 × 149,200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,051.52x = 55,603,875,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,603,875,203.18/270,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,900.99

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