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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,197.17, 372,891.39 and 149,335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,197.17, 372,891.39 and 149,335.86 is: 206,094.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,197.17 : 372,891.39 = 149,335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,197.17/372,891.39 = 149,335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,197.17x = 372,891.39 × 149,335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,197.17x = 55,686,056,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,686,056,412.25/270,197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,094.15

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