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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,139.86, 372,774.36 and 149,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,139.86, 372,774.36 and 149,280 is: 205,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,139.86 : 372,774.36 = 149,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,139.86/372,774.36 = 149,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,139.86x = 372,774.36 × 149,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,139.86x = 55,647,756,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,647,756,460.80/270,139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,996.10

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