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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,292.31, 372,987.32 and 149,426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,292.31, 372,987.32 and 149,426.36 is: 206,199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,292.31 : 372,987.32 = 149,426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,292.31/372,987.32 = 149,426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,292.31x = 372,987.32 × 149,426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,292.31x = 55,734,134,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,734,134,941.69/270,292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,199.49

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