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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,070.43, 372,665.43 and 149,204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,070.43, 372,665.43 and 149,204.51 is: 205,884.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,070.43 : 372,665.43 = 149,204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,070.43/372,665.43 = 149,204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,070.43x = 372,665.43 × 149,204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,070.43x = 55,603,360,838.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,603,360,838.59/270,070.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,884.67

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