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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,196.92, 372,891.05 and 149,335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,196.92, 372,891.05 and 149,335.61 is: 206,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,196.92 : 372,891.05 = 149,335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,196.92/372,891.05 = 149,335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,196.92x = 372,891.05 × 149,335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,196.92x = 55,685,911,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,685,911,668.61/270,196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,093.81

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