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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,101.64, 372,721.08 and 149,241.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,101.64, 372,721.08 and 149,241.63 is: 205,942.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,101.64 : 372,721.08 = 149,241.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,101.64/372,721.08 = 149,241.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,101.64x = 372,721.08 × 149,241.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,101.64x = 55,625,501,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,625,501,514.56/270,101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,942.85

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