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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,127.51, 372,765.95 and 149,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,127.51, 372,765.95 and 149,266.29 is: 205,981.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,127.51 : 372,765.95 = 149,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,127.51/372,765.95 = 149,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,127.51x = 372,765.95 × 149,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,127.51x = 55,641,391,606.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,641,391,606.11/270,127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,981.95

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