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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,056.16, 372,685.02 and 149,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,056.16, 372,685.02 and 149,205.24 is: 205,907.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,056.16 : 372,685.02 = 149,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,056.16/372,685.02 = 149,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,056.16x = 372,685.02 × 149,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,056.16x = 55,606,557,853.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,606,557,853.50/270,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,907.39

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