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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,112.99, 372,750.91 and 149,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,112.99, 372,750.91 and 149,251.70 is: 205,964.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,112.99 : 372,750.91 = 149,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,112.99/372,750.91 = 149,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,112.99x = 372,750.91 × 149,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,112.99x = 55,633,707,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,633,707,868.15/270,112.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,964.58

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