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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,277.22, 372,980.13 and 149,421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,277.22, 372,980.13 and 149,421.58 is: 206,200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,277.22 : 372,980.13 = 149,421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,277.22/372,980.13 = 149,421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,277.22x = 372,980.13 × 149,421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,277.22x = 55,731,280,333.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,731,280,333.21/270,277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,200.43

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