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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,052.90, 372,680.52 and 149,201.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,052.90, 372,680.52 and 149,201.98 is: 205,902.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,052.90 : 372,680.52 = 149,201.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,052.90/372,680.52 = 149,201.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,052.90x = 372,680.52 × 149,201.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,052.90x = 55,604,671,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,604,671,491.43/270,052.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,902.89

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