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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,132.19, 372,804.87 and 149,297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,132.19, 372,804.87 and 149,297.07 is: 206,042.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,132.19 : 372,804.87 = 149,297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,132.19/372,804.87 = 149,297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,132.19x = 372,804.87 × 149,297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,132.19x = 55,658,674,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,658,674,772.73/270,132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,042.36

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