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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,058.02, 372,687.59 and 149,207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,058.02, 372,687.59 and 149,207.10 is: 205,909.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,058.02 : 372,687.59 = 149,207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,058.02/372,687.59 = 149,207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,058.02x = 372,687.59 × 149,207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,058.02x = 55,607,634,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,607,634,509.89/270,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,909.95

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