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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,124.12, 372,769.86 and 149,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,124.12, 372,769.86 and 149,273.80 is: 205,997.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,124.12 : 372,769.86 = 149,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,124.12/372,769.86 = 149,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,124.12x = 372,769.86 × 149,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,124.12x = 55,644,773,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,644,773,527.67/270,124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,997.06

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