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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,199.08, 372,842.35 and 149,323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,199.08, 372,842.35 and 149,323.89 is: 206,049.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,199.08 : 372,842.35 = 149,323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,199.08/372,842.35 = 149,323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,199.08x = 372,842.35 × 149,323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,199.08x = 55,674,270,058.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,674,270,058.74/270,199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,049.07

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