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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,052.93, 372,670.24 and 149,186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,052.93, 372,670.24 and 149,186.33 is: 205,875.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,052.93 : 372,670.24 = 149,186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,052.93/372,670.24 = 149,186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,052.93x = 372,670.24 × 149,186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,052.93x = 55,597,305,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,597,305,405.82/270,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,875.59

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