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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,133.84, 372,766.10 and 149,273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,133.84, 372,766.10 and 149,273.99 is: 205,987.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,133.84 : 372,766.10 = 149,273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,133.84/372,766.10 = 149,273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,133.84x = 372,766.10 × 149,273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,133.84x = 55,644,282,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,644,282,711.08/270,133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,987.83

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