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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,195.04, 372,888.46 and 149,333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,195.04, 372,888.46 and 149,333.72 is: 206,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,195.04 : 372,888.46 = 149,333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,195.04/372,888.46 = 149,333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,195.04x = 372,888.46 × 149,333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,195.04x = 55,684,821,435.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,684,821,435.76/270,195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,091.21

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