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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,080.35, 372,718.40 and 149,229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,080.35, 372,718.40 and 149,229.42 is: 205,940.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,080.35 : 372,718.40 = 149,229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,080.35/372,718.40 = 149,229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,080.35x = 372,718.40 × 149,229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,080.35x = 55,620,549,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,620,549,909.18/270,080.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,940.75

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