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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,222.32, 372,887.06 and 149,356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,222.32, 372,887.06 and 149,356.82 is: 206,101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,222.32 : 372,887.06 = 149,356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,222.32/372,887.06 = 149,356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,222.32x = 372,887.06 × 149,356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,222.32x = 55,693,225,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,693,225,500.75/270,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,101.50

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