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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,053.96, 372,667.26 and 149,175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,053.96, 372,667.26 and 149,175.76 is: 205,858.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,053.96 : 372,667.26 = 149,175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,053.96/372,667.26 = 149,175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,053.96x = 372,667.26 × 149,175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,053.96x = 55,592,921,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,592,921,737.62/270,053.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,858.57

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