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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,072.96, 372,694.14 and 149,225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,072.96, 372,694.14 and 149,225.82 is: 205,928.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,072.96 : 372,694.14 = 149,225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,072.96/372,694.14 = 149,225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,072.96x = 372,694.14 × 149,225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,072.96x = 55,615,588,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,615,588,650.69/270,072.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,928.02

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