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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,127.44, 372,798.32 and 149,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,127.44, 372,798.32 and 149,292.32 is: 206,035.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,127.44 : 372,798.32 = 149,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,127.44/372,798.32 = 149,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,127.44x = 372,798.32 × 149,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,127.44x = 55,655,923,474.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,655,923,474.45/270,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,035.80

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