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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,142.69, 372,819.36 and 149,307.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,142.69, 372,819.36 and 149,307.58 is: 206,056.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,142.69 : 372,819.36 = 149,307.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,142.69/372,819.36 = 149,307.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,142.69x = 372,819.36 × 149,307.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,142.69x = 55,664,756,418.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,664,756,418.75/270,142.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,056.87

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