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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,258.22, 372,953.88 and 149,402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,258.22, 372,953.88 and 149,402.62 is: 206,174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,258.22 : 372,953.88 = 149,402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,258.22/372,953.88 = 149,402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,258.22x = 372,953.88 × 149,402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,258.22x = 55,720,286,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,720,286,811.17/270,258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,174.25

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