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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,385.20, 373,124.52 and 149,523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,385.20, 373,124.52 and 149,523.12 is: 206,338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,385.20 : 373,124.52 = 149,523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,385.20/373,124.52 = 149,523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,385.20x = 373,124.52 × 149,523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,385.20x = 55,790,742,378.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,790,742,378.90/270,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,338.00

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