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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,088.70, 372,712.39 and 149,227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,088.70, 372,712.39 and 149,227.38 is: 205,928.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,088.70 : 372,712.39 = 149,227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,088.70/372,712.39 = 149,227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,088.70x = 372,712.39 × 149,227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,088.70x = 55,618,893,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,618,893,080.17/270,088.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,928.25

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