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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,103.36, 372,723.52 and 149,243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,103.36, 372,723.52 and 149,243.36 is: 205,945.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,103.36 : 372,723.52 = 149,243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,103.36/372,723.52 = 149,243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,103.36x = 372,723.52 × 149,243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,103.36x = 55,626,510,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,626,510,475.83/270,103.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,945.27

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