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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,236.43, 372,919.70 and 149,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,236.43, 372,919.70 and 149,374.60 is: 206,133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,236.43 : 372,919.70 = 149,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,236.43/372,919.70 = 149,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,236.43x = 372,919.70 × 149,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,236.43x = 55,704,730,460.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,704,730,460.76/270,236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,133.31

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