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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,304.18, 372,987.52 and 149,429.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,304.18, 372,987.52 and 149,429.23 is: 206,194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,304.18 : 372,987.52 = 149,429.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,304.18/372,987.52 = 149,429.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,304.18x = 372,987.52 × 149,429.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,304.18x = 55,735,237,913.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,735,237,913.21/270,304.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,194.51

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