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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,078.52, 372,723.30 and 149,217.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,078.52, 372,723.30 and 149,217.21 is: 205,928.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,078.52 : 372,723.30 = 149,217.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,078.52/372,723.30 = 149,217.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,078.52x = 372,723.30 × 149,217.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,078.52x = 55,616,730,927.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,616,730,927.99/270,078.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,928.01

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