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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,230.17, 372,911.07 and 149,368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,230.17, 372,911.07 and 149,368.35 is: 206,124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,230.17 : 372,911.07 = 149,368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,230.17/372,911.07 = 149,368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,230.17x = 372,911.07 × 149,368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,230.17x = 55,701,111,222.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,701,111,222.63/270,230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,124.69

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