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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,094.60, 372,721.02 and 149,233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,094.60, 372,721.02 and 149,233.72 is: 205,937.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,094.60 : 372,721.02 = 149,233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,094.60/372,721.02 = 149,233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,094.60x = 372,721.02 × 149,233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,094.60x = 55,622,544,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,622,544,336.79/270,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,937.27

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