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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,082.84, 372,704.26 and 149,221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,082.84, 372,704.26 and 149,221.54 is: 205,920.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,082.84 : 372,704.26 = 149,221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,082.84/372,704.26 = 149,221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,082.84x = 372,704.26 × 149,221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,082.84x = 55,615,503,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,615,503,641.76/270,082.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,920.17

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