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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,089.03, 372,726.16 and 149,229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,089.03, 372,726.16 and 149,229.19 is: 205,938.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,089.03 : 372,726.16 = 149,229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,089.03/372,726.16 = 149,229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,089.03x = 372,726.16 × 149,229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,089.03x = 55,621,620,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,621,620,944.86/270,089.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,938.10

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