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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,150.44, 372,775.85 and 149,284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,150.44, 372,775.85 and 149,284.52 is: 205,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,150.44 : 372,775.85 = 149,284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,150.44/372,775.85 = 149,284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,150.44x = 372,775.85 × 149,284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,150.44x = 55,649,661,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,649,661,224.54/270,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,995.08

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