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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,147.44, 372,771.70 and 149,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,147.44, 372,771.70 and 149,281.52 is: 205,990.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,147.44 : 372,771.70 = 149,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,147.44/372,771.70 = 149,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,147.44x = 372,771.70 × 149,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,147.44x = 55,647,924,591.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,647,924,591.63/270,147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,990.94

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