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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,154.36, 372,794.40 and 149,294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,154.36, 372,794.40 and 149,294.50 is: 206,016.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,154.36 : 372,794.40 = 149,294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,154.36/372,794.40 = 149,294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,154.36x = 372,794.40 × 149,294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,154.36x = 55,656,153,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,656,153,550.80/270,154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,016.12

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