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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,095.17, 372,698.93 and 149,229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,095.17, 372,698.93 and 149,229.01 is: 205,918.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,095.17 : 372,698.93 = 149,229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,095.17/372,698.93 = 149,229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,095.17x = 372,698.93 × 149,229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,095.17x = 55,617,491,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,617,491,605.81/270,095.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,918.13

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