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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,194.54, 372,887.77 and 149,333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,194.54, 372,887.77 and 149,333.22 is: 206,090.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,194.54 : 372,887.77 = 149,333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,194.54/372,887.77 = 149,333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,194.54x = 372,887.77 × 149,333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,194.54x = 55,684,531,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,684,531,392.72/270,194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,090.51

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