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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,252.24, 372,945.63 and 149,396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,252.24, 372,945.63 and 149,396.59 is: 206,165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,252.24 : 372,945.63 = 149,396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,252.24/372,945.63 = 149,396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,252.24x = 372,945.63 × 149,396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,252.24x = 55,716,805,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,716,805,377.40/270,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,165.93

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