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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,172.39, 372,805.60 and 149,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,172.39, 372,805.60 and 149,297.24 is: 206,012.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,172.39 : 372,805.60 = 149,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,172.39/372,805.60 = 149,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,172.39x = 372,805.60 × 149,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,172.39x = 55,658,847,136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,658,847,136.54/270,172.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,012.34

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