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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,080.07, 372,714.41 and 149,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,080.07, 372,714.41 and 149,224.14 is: 205,931.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,080.07 : 372,714.41 = 149,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,080.07/372,714.41 = 149,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,080.07x = 372,714.41 × 149,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,080.07x = 55,617,987,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,617,987,297.86/270,080.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,931.48

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