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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,107.55, 372,752.37 and 149,251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,107.55, 372,752.37 and 149,251.64 is: 205,969.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,107.55 : 372,752.37 = 149,251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,107.55/372,752.37 = 149,251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,107.55x = 372,752.37 × 149,251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,107.55x = 55,633,900,672.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,633,900,672.63/270,107.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,969.44

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