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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,199.21, 372,881.94 and 149,342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,199.21, 372,881.94 and 149,342.41 is: 206,096.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,199.21 : 372,881.94 = 149,342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,199.21/372,881.94 = 149,342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,199.21x = 372,881.94 × 149,342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,199.21x = 55,687,087,565.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,687,087,565.08/270,199.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,096.41

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