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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,241.74, 372,917.40 and 149,375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,241.74, 372,917.40 and 149,375.82 is: 206,129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,241.74 : 372,917.40 = 149,375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,241.74/372,917.40 = 149,375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,241.74x = 372,917.40 × 149,375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,241.74x = 55,704,842,417.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,704,842,417.27/270,241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,129.68

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