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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,171.39, 372,804.22 and 149,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,171.39, 372,804.22 and 149,296.24 is: 206,010.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,171.39 : 372,804.22 = 149,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,171.39/372,804.22 = 149,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,171.39x = 372,804.22 × 149,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,171.39x = 55,658,267,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,658,267,906.25/270,171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,010.96

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