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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,055.62, 372,675.33 and 149,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,055.62, 372,675.33 and 149,205.24 is: 205,902.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,055.62 : 372,675.33 = 149,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,055.62/372,675.33 = 149,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,055.62x = 372,675.33 × 149,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,055.62x = 55,605,112,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,605,112,054.73/270,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,902.44

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