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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,091.51, 372,716.26 and 149,230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,091.51, 372,716.26 and 149,230.19 is: 205,932.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,091.51 : 372,716.26 = 149,230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,091.51/372,716.26 = 149,230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,091.51x = 372,716.26 × 149,230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,091.51x = 55,620,518,854.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,620,518,854.60/270,091.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,932.13

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