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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,107.12, 372,746.40 and 149,256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,107.12, 372,746.40 and 149,256.74 is: 205,973.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,107.12 : 372,746.40 = 149,256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,107.12/372,746.40 = 149,256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,107.12x = 372,746.40 × 149,256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,107.12x = 55,634,912,510.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,634,912,510.74/270,107.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,973.51

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