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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,168.40, 372,839.88 and 149,317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,168.40, 372,839.88 and 149,317.48 is: 206,062.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,168.40 : 372,839.88 = 149,317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,168.40/372,839.88 = 149,317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,168.40x = 372,839.88 × 149,317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,168.40x = 55,671,511,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,671,511,325.10/270,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,062.26

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