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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,220.32, 372,884.31 and 149,354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,220.32, 372,884.31 and 149,354.82 is: 206,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,220.32 : 372,884.31 = 149,354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,220.32/372,884.31 = 149,354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,220.32x = 372,884.31 × 149,354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,220.32x = 55,692,069,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,692,069,000.87/270,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,098.75

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