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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,202.68, 372,898.98 and 149,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,202.68, 372,898.98 and 149,341.36 is: 206,101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,202.68 : 372,898.98 = 149,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,202.68/372,898.98 = 149,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,202.68x = 372,898.98 × 149,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,202.68x = 55,689,240,815.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,689,240,815.81/270,202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,101.73

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