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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,092.63, 372,717.81 and 149,231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,092.63, 372,717.81 and 149,231.32 is: 205,933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,092.63 : 372,717.81 = 149,231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,092.63/372,717.81 = 149,231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,092.63x = 372,717.81 × 149,231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,092.63x = 55,621,169,842.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,621,169,842.01/270,092.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,933.68

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