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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,080.13, 372,725.53 and 149,218.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,080.13, 372,725.53 and 149,218.83 is: 205,930.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,080.13 : 372,725.53 = 149,218.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,080.13/372,725.53 = 149,218.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,080.13x = 372,725.53 × 149,218.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,080.13x = 55,617,667,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,617,667,497.73/270,080.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,930.25

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