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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,081.91, 372,720.56 and 149,230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,081.91, 372,720.56 and 149,230.99 is: 205,942.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,081.91 : 372,720.56 = 149,230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,081.91/372,720.56 = 149,230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,081.91x = 372,720.56 × 149,230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,081.91x = 55,621,456,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,621,456,857.28/270,081.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,942.92

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