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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,231.42, 372,912.80 and 149,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,231.42, 372,912.80 and 149,369.60 is: 206,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,231.42 : 372,912.80 = 149,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,231.42/372,912.80 = 149,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,231.42x = 372,912.80 × 149,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,231.42x = 55,701,835,024.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,701,835,024.03/270,231.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,126.42

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