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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,232.17, 372,913.83 and 149,370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,232.17, 372,913.83 and 149,370.35 is: 206,127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,232.17 : 372,913.83 = 149,370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,232.17/372,913.83 = 149,370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,232.17x = 372,913.83 × 149,370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,232.17x = 55,702,269,306.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,702,269,306.94/270,232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,127.45

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