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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,288.13, 372,965.19 and 149,413.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,288.13, 372,965.19 and 149,413.03 is: 206,172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,288.13 : 372,965.19 = 149,413.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,288.13/372,965.19 = 149,413.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,288.13x = 372,965.19 × 149,413.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,288.13x = 55,725,859,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,725,859,122.43/270,288.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,172.05

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