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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,096.72, 372,727.35 and 149,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,096.72, 372,727.35 and 149,238.24 is: 205,945.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,096.72 : 372,727.35 = 149,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,096.72/372,727.35 = 149,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,096.72x = 372,727.35 × 149,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,096.72x = 55,625,173,713.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,625,173,713.86/270,096.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,945.39

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