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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,081.84, 372,702.88 and 149,220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,081.84, 372,702.88 and 149,220.54 is: 205,918.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,081.84 : 372,702.88 = 149,220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,081.84/372,702.88 = 149,220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,081.84x = 372,702.88 × 149,220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,081.84x = 55,614,925,013.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,614,925,013.16/270,081.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,918.79

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