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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,108.62, 372,748.47 and 149,258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,108.62, 372,748.47 and 149,258.24 is: 205,975.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,108.62 : 372,748.47 = 149,258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,108.62/372,748.47 = 149,258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,108.62x = 372,748.47 × 149,258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,108.62x = 55,635,780,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,635,780,594.89/270,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,975.58

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