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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,284.17, 372,976.16 and 149,418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,284.17, 372,976.16 and 149,418.25 is: 206,188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,284.17 : 372,976.16 = 149,418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,284.17/372,976.16 = 149,418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,284.17x = 372,976.16 × 149,418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,284.17x = 55,729,446,238.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,729,446,238.31/270,284.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,188.34

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