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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,153.36, 372,793.02 and 149,293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,153.36, 372,793.02 and 149,293.50 is: 206,014.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,153.36 : 372,793.02 = 149,293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,153.36/372,793.02 = 149,293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,153.36x = 372,793.02 × 149,293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,153.36x = 55,655,574,731.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,655,574,731.37/270,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,014.74

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