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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,234.17, 372,916.59 and 149,372.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,234.17, 372,916.59 and 149,372.35 is: 206,130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,234.17 : 372,916.59 = 149,372.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,234.17/372,916.59 = 149,372.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,234.17x = 372,916.59 × 149,372.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,234.17x = 55,703,425,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,703,425,909.85/270,234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,130.21

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