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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,167.40, 372,838.50 and 149,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,167.40, 372,838.50 and 149,316.48 is: 206,060.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,167.40 : 372,838.50 = 149,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,167.40/372,838.50 = 149,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,167.40x = 372,838.50 × 149,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,167.40x = 55,670,932,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,670,932,428.48/270,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,060.88

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