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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,053.15, 372,680.87 and 149,202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,053.15, 372,680.87 and 149,202.23 is: 205,903.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,053.15 : 372,680.87 = 149,202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,053.15/372,680.87 = 149,202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,053.15x = 372,680.87 × 149,202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,053.15x = 55,604,814,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,604,814,272.92/270,053.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,903.23

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