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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,386.20, 373,125.90 and 149,524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,386.20, 373,125.90 and 149,524.12 is: 206,339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,386.20 : 373,125.90 = 149,524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,386.20/373,125.90 = 149,524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,386.20x = 373,125.90 × 149,524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,386.20x = 55,791,321,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,791,321,846.71/270,386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,339.38

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