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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,150.24, 372,804.96 and 149,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,150.24, 372,804.96 and 149,299.68 is: 206,032.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,150.24 : 372,804.96 = 149,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,150.24/372,804.96 = 149,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,150.24x = 372,804.96 × 149,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,150.24x = 55,659,661,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,659,661,230.41/270,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,032.25

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