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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,250.98, 372,940.86 and 149,397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,250.98, 372,940.86 and 149,397.36 is: 206,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,250.98 : 372,940.86 = 149,397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,250.98/372,940.86 = 149,397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,250.98x = 372,940.86 × 149,397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,250.98x = 55,716,379,920.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,716,379,920.13/270,250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,165.32

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