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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,251.24, 372,944.25 and 149,395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,251.24, 372,944.25 and 149,395.59 is: 206,164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,251.24 : 372,944.25 = 149,395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,251.24/372,944.25 = 149,395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,251.24x = 372,944.25 × 149,395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,251.24x = 55,716,226,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,716,226,265.86/270,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,164.56

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