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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,199.89, 372,853.37 and 149,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,199.89, 372,853.37 and 149,341.16 is: 206,078.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,199.89 : 372,853.37 = 149,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,199.89/372,853.37 = 149,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,199.89x = 372,853.37 × 149,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,199.89x = 55,682,352,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,682,352,174.74/270,199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,078.37

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