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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,082.20, 372,720.95 and 149,231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,082.20, 372,720.95 and 149,231.27 is: 205,943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,082.20 : 372,720.95 = 149,231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,082.20/372,720.95 = 149,231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,082.20x = 372,720.95 × 149,231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,082.20x = 55,621,622,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,621,622,028.99/270,082.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,943.31

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