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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,094.64, 372,720.56 and 149,233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,094.64, 372,720.56 and 149,233.32 is: 205,936.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,094.64 : 372,720.56 = 149,233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,094.64/372,720.56 = 149,233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,094.64x = 372,720.56 × 149,233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,094.64x = 55,622,326,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,622,326,601.06/270,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,936.43

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