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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,129.19, 372,800.73 and 149,294.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,129.19, 372,800.73 and 149,294.07 is: 206,038.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,129.19 : 372,800.73 = 149,294.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,129.19/372,800.73 = 149,294.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,129.19x = 372,800.73 × 149,294.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,129.19x = 55,656,938,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,656,938,280.67/270,129.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,038.22

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