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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,119.12, 372,762.96 and 149,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,119.12, 372,762.96 and 149,268.80 is: 205,990.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,119.12 : 372,762.96 = 149,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,119.12/372,762.96 = 149,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,119.12x = 372,762.96 × 149,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,119.12x = 55,641,879,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,641,879,723.65/270,119.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,990.16

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