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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,252.05, 372,928.25 and 149,395.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,252.05, 372,928.25 and 149,395.49 is: 206,154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,252.05 : 372,928.25 = 149,395.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,252.05/372,928.25 = 149,395.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,252.05x = 372,928.25 × 149,395.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,252.05x = 55,713,798,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,713,798,550.92/270,252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,154.96

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