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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,052.02, 372,679.31 and 149,201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,052.02, 372,679.31 and 149,201.10 is: 205,901.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,052.02 : 372,679.31 = 149,201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,052.02/372,679.31 = 149,201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,052.02x = 372,679.31 × 149,201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,052.02x = 55,604,162,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,604,162,999.24/270,052.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,901.67

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