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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,117.16, 372,755.22 and 149,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,117.16, 372,755.22 and 149,252.20 is: 205,964.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,117.16 : 372,755.22 = 149,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,117.16/372,755.22 = 149,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,117.16x = 372,755.22 × 149,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,117.16x = 55,634,536,646.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,634,536,646.48/270,117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,964.47

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